Question

1 focuses onnutrients involved in bone health. How is blood calcium regulated,and how are our bones affected in the process? What are some goodways to incorporate calcium into our diets? How would you advisesomeone with lactose intolerance?.... i.e., what foods could theyeat to get the recommended amounts of calcium? What other nutrientsare important in bone health? Your friend's grandmother just brokeher hip, and is asking you- so just what is osteoporosis, anyway?Who is at risk? What sorts of dietary and lifestyle habits increaserisk? Decrease risk?

Your answers/explanations?

2 Iron deficiency anemia isthe most common vitamin/mineral deficiency in the United States,especially among young children, teens, and women of childbearingage. What form of iron is most absorbable? Explain. What are somefood sources rich in iron?

What would youadvise a vegetarian to do in regards to optimizing blood levels ofiron? Discuss foods to eat, foods/nutrients that enhance ironabsorption, and foods/minerals/compounds that compete with or blockiron absorption.
The Nutri-Case looks at the case of Liz, whodoesn't eat red meat. Do you think she is at risk for irondeficiency? Other micronutrient deficiencies? Why or whynot?