NSC 101 Lecture Notes - Lecture 11: Bone Density, Skimmed Milk, Soy Milk
22 Sep 2016
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People of again decent are at increased risk of poor bone health. With an ai of 3. 1 to 3. 8 mg/day, uoride is a trace mineral that contributes to bone health. Minerals that play a role in bone strength: magnesium, calcium, and phosphorus. From lowest to highest magnesium content: whole-wheat bread, banana, plain yogurt, and spinach. Periosteum: thick membrane that covers the bone surface. Cortical bone: dense bone tissue that provides strength and stability. Trabecular bone: lattice-like bone tissue that acts to absorb shock. Bone marrow: spongy bone tissue that contains stem cells. Osteoporosis: the term used for decreased bone mass related to the effects of aging, genetic background, and poor diet in both genders, and hormonal changes at menopause in women. The consequences of osteoporosis are decreased physical ability, bone fractures, and pain and deformity. Calcium is mostly stored in bones and teeth. Chloride does not play a role in bone health.
