NUTRITN 130 Chapter Notes - Chapter 9: Vitamin D Deficiency, Myplate, Osteoporosis
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Identify the micronutrients related to bone health: calcium, vitamin d. Know the function of bone: support muscles, protects organs (rib cage, skull, storage reservoir for many minerals, production of blood cells (bone marrow) Know timeline of bone growth and bone mass: bone growth increase in bone size, bone modeling shaping of bone. Size and shape do not change significantly after puberty: bone density degree of compactness of bone tissue; continues to develop into early adulthood, bone remodeling reshaping of bone; occurs throughout life. Identify functions of calcium: form and maintain bones and teeth, transmission of nerve impulses, assists in muscle contraction. Know outcome of inadequate vitamin d and calcium intakes. Know the risk factors for osteoporosis: genetics, vitamin d, age, weight bearing exercise, menses, sex, smoking, soda, alcohol.
