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1.1. Calcium is needed for the development of Calcium is needed for the development of teeth and bones, heart regulation and to teeth and bones, heart regulation and to promote weight gain.promote weight gain.

True False


Calcium is needed for the development of teeth and Calcium is needed for the development of teeth and bones, heart regulation and to promote weight gain.bones, heart regulation and to promote weight gain.

TrueTrue Incorrect. Incorrect. Calcium does build bones and teeth Calcium does build bones and teeth and helps with the regulation of the heart. Some and helps with the regulation of the heart. Some studies show calcium does not cause weight gain studies show calcium does not cause weight gain but consuming 1000 mg of calcium (3 1/3 cups but consuming 1000 mg of calcium (3 1/3 cups milk/milk substitute each day) may aid in maintaining milk/milk substitute each day) may aid in maintaining or losingor losing weight.weight.

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Calcium is needed for the development of teeth Calcium is needed for the development of teeth and bones, heart regulation and to promotes and bones, heart regulation and to promotes weight gain.weight gain.

FalseFalse Correct! Correct! Calcium does build bones and Calcium does build bones and teeth and helps with the regulation of the heart. teeth and helps with the regulation of the heart. Some studies show calcium does not cause Some studies show calcium does not cause weight gain but consuming 1000 mg of calcium weight gain but consuming 1000 mg of calcium (3 1/3 cups milk/milk substitute each day) may (3 1/3 cups milk/milk substitute each day) may aid in maintaining or losing weight. aid in maintaining or losing weight.

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Which is the best calcium supplement to take, Which is the best calcium supplement to take, as it is most easily absorbed?as it is most easily absorbed?

Calcium gluconate Calcium citrate Calcium carbonate


Which is the best calcium supplement to take, as it is Which is the best calcium supplement to take, as it is most easily absorbed?most easily absorbed?

Calcium gluconate Incorrect. Calcium gluconate Incorrect. Calcium gluconate is Calcium gluconate is the worst absorbed supplement, while calcium the worst absorbed supplement, while calcium citrate is the most easily absorbed and can even be citrate is the most easily absorbed and can even be taken on an empty stomach. Calcium carbonate is taken on an empty stomach. Calcium carbonate is not easily absorbed and may need to be taken with not easily absorbed and may need to be taken with food to avoid bloating and gas. food to avoid bloating and gas.

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Calcium citrate CorrectCalcium citrate Correct! Calcium citrate can even be ! Calcium citrate can even be taken on an empty stomach. Calcium carbonate is taken on an empty stomach. Calcium carbonate is not easily absorbed and may need to be taken with not easily absorbed and may need to be taken with food to avoid bloating and gas. Calcium gluconate food to avoid bloating and gas. Calcium gluconate is the worst absorbed supplement.is the worst absorbed supplement.

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Calcium carbonate Incorrect. Calcium carbonate Incorrect. Calcium carbonate is Calcium carbonate is not easily absorbed and may need to be taken with not easily absorbed and may need to be taken with food to avoid bloating and gas. Calcium citrate is food to avoid bloating and gas. Calcium citrate is the most easily absorbed and can even be taken on the most easily absorbed and can even be taken on an empty stomach. Calcium gluconate is the worst an empty stomach. Calcium gluconate is the worst absorbed supplement.absorbed supplement.

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Your body can only absorb this amount of calcium Your body can only absorb this amount of calcium (via food or supplement) at one time.(via food or supplement) at one time.

250 mg 500 mg 1000 mg



250 mg Incorrect. 250 mg Incorrect. Your body can absorb 500 mg of Your body can absorb 500 mg of calcium at one time.calcium at one time.

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500 mg Correct!500 mg Correct!

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1000 mg Incorrect. 1000 mg Incorrect. Your body can absorb 500 mg of Your body can absorb 500 mg of calcium at one time.calcium at one time.

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Supplements with bone meal, oyster shell or dolomite Supplements with bone meal, oyster shell or dolomite should be avoided.should be avoided.

True False



True Correct! True Correct! These ingredients may contain lead, These ingredients may contain lead, mercury or other toxic metals.mercury or other toxic metals.

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False Incorrect. False Incorrect. These ingredients may contain These ingredients may contain lead, mercury or other toxic metals.lead, mercury or other toxic metals.

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This vitamin is required in the absorption of calcium.This vitamin is required in the absorption of calcium. Vitamin A Vitamin D Vitamin E


This vitamin is required in the absorption of This vitamin is required in the absorption of calcium.calcium.

Vitamin A Incorrect. Vitamin A Incorrect. Vitamin D is required in the Vitamin D is required in the absorption of calcium.absorption of calcium.

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This vitamin is required in the absorption of This vitamin is required in the absorption of calcium.calcium.

Vitamin D Correct!Vitamin D Correct!

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This vitamin is required in the absorption of calcium.This vitamin is required in the absorption of calcium. Vitamin E Incorrect. Vitamin E Incorrect. Vitamin D is required in the Vitamin D is required in the

absorption of calcium.absorption of calcium.

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Vitamin D is found in pork, sunlight, fish oils, butter, Vitamin D is found in pork, sunlight, fish oils, butter, egg yolks, lemons and fortified milk.egg yolks, lemons and fortified milk.

True False


Vitamin D is found in pork, sunlight, fish oils, Vitamin D is found in pork, sunlight, fish oils, butter, egg yolks, lemons and fortified milk.butter, egg yolks, lemons and fortified milk.

True Incorrect. True Incorrect. Vitamin D is found in sunlight, Vitamin D is found in sunlight, fish oils, butter, egg yolks and fortified milk. fish oils, butter, egg yolks and fortified milk. Neither pork nor lemons contain Vitamin D.Neither pork nor lemons contain Vitamin D.

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Vitamin D is found in pork, sunlight, fish oils, butter, Vitamin D is found in pork, sunlight, fish oils, butter, egg yolks, lemons and fortified milk.egg yolks, lemons and fortified milk.

False Correct! False Correct! Vitamin D is found in sunlight, fish Vitamin D is found in sunlight, fish oils, butter, egg yolks and fortified milk. Neither oils, butter, egg yolks and fortified milk. Neither pork nor lemons contain Vitamin D.pork nor lemons contain Vitamin D.

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This percentage of bone mass is developed during This percentage of bone mass is developed during adolescence.adolescence.

25% 40% 75%



25% Incorrect. 25% Incorrect. The correct answer is 75%.The correct answer is 75%.

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40% Incorrect!40% Incorrect! The correct answer is 75%The correct answer is 75%

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75% Correct!75% Correct!

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This is the amount of calcium needed daily for 9 This is the amount of calcium needed daily for 9 to 18 year olds (either male or female).to 18 year olds (either male or female).

1,000 mg 1,300 mg 1,500 mg


This is the amount of calcium needed daily This is the amount of calcium needed daily for 9-to-18 year olds (either male or for 9-to-18 year olds (either male or female).female).

1,000 mg Incorrect!1,000 mg Incorrect! The correct answer is The correct answer is 1,300 mg.1,300 mg.

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This is the amount of calcium needed daily for 9-This is the amount of calcium needed daily for 9-18 year olds (either male or female).18 year olds (either male or female).

1,300 mg Correct!1,300 mg Correct!

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This is the amount of calcium needed daily for This is the amount of calcium needed daily for 9-to-18 year olds (either male or female).9-to-18 year olds (either male or female).

1,500 mg Incorrect. 1,500 mg Incorrect. The correct answer is The correct answer is 1,300 mg.1,300 mg.

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In Florida, how much sun do we need to make In Florida, how much sun do we need to make enough Vitamin D?enough Vitamin D?

At least an hour a day on the face and arms About 15-20 minutes on the face and arms ea

ch day At least three hours a week on the face and ar

ms


In Florida, how much sun do we need to make In Florida, how much sun do we need to make enough Vitamin D?enough Vitamin D?

An hour a day is incorrect.An hour a day is incorrect. About 15-20 minutes per About 15-20 minutes per day is correct.day is correct.

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In Florida, how much sun do we need to make In Florida, how much sun do we need to make enough Vitamin Denough Vitamin D??

About 15-20 minutes per day Correct!About 15-20 minutes per day Correct!

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In Florida, how much sun do we need to make In Florida, how much sun do we need to make enough Vitamin Denough Vitamin D??

Three hours per week is incorrect. Three hours per week is incorrect. About 15-20 About 15-20 minutes per day is correct.minutes per day is correct.

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Which of the following is the disease of the Which of the following is the disease of the skeleton in which the bones lose calcium, skeleton in which the bones lose calcium, become brittle and are at risk for fractures?become brittle and are at risk for fractures?

Osteoporosis Osteopenia


Which of the following is the disease of the skeleton in Which of the following is the disease of the skeleton in which the bones lose calcium, become brittle and which the bones lose calcium, become brittle and are at risk for fractures?are at risk for fractures?

Osteoporosis Correct! Osteoporosis Correct! Osteopenia is just a reduced Osteopenia is just a reduced bone mass, which is less severe than osteoporosis, bone mass, which is less severe than osteoporosis, but can ultimately lead to osteoporosis.but can ultimately lead to osteoporosis.

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Which of the following is the disease of the Which of the following is the disease of the skeleton in which the bones lose calcium, skeleton in which the bones lose calcium, become brittle and are at risk for fractures?become brittle and are at risk for fractures?

Osteopenia Incorrect. Osteopenia Incorrect. This condition is This condition is known as osteoporosis. Osteopenia is just a known as osteoporosis. Osteopenia is just a reduced bone mass, which is less severe reduced bone mass, which is less severe than osteoporosis, but can ultimately lead to than osteoporosis, but can ultimately lead to osteoporosis.osteoporosis.

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Which are the controllable risk factors of Which are the controllable risk factors of osteoporosis?osteoporosis?

Diet and exercise Gender, frame size and family history of osteoporo

sis



Diet and exercise Correct! Diet and exercise Correct! Gender, small frame Gender, small frame size and family history of osteoporosis are size and family history of osteoporosis are uncontrollable risk factors.uncontrollable risk factors.

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Gender, frame size, and family history of Gender, frame size, and family history of osteoporosis Incorrect. osteoporosis Incorrect. These are non-These are non-controllable risk factors. controllable risk factors.

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Women are four times more likely to develop Women are four times more likely to develop osteoporosis than men.osteoporosis than men.

True False



True Correct!True Correct!

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False Incorrect. False Incorrect. This statement is true.This statement is true.

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This percentage of teenage girls do not get This percentage of teenage girls do not get enough calcium each day.enough calcium each day.

52% 69% 85%


This percentage of teenage girls do not get enough This percentage of teenage girls do not get enough calcium each day.calcium each day.

52% Incorrect! 52% Incorrect! The correct answer is 85%.The correct answer is 85%.

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This percentage of teenage girls do not get enough This percentage of teenage girls do not get enough calcium each day.calcium each day.

69% Incorrect! 69% Incorrect! The correct answer is 85%.The correct answer is 85%.

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This percentage of teenage girls do not get This percentage of teenage girls do not get enough calcium each day.enough calcium each day.

85% Correct!85% Correct!

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You should avoid which of the following nutrients, You should avoid which of the following nutrients, as they can leach calcium from bones?as they can leach calcium from bones?

Excess caffeine Excess Vitamin A


You should avoid which of the following You should avoid which of the following nutrients, as they can leach calcium from nutrients, as they can leach calcium from bones?bones?

Excess caffeine Correct! Excess caffeine Correct! Vitamin A does not Vitamin A does not have an impact on bone health.have an impact on bone health.

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You should avoid which of the following nutrients, as You should avoid which of the following nutrients, as they can leach calcium from bones?they can leach calcium from bones?

Excess Vitamin A Incorrect. Excess Vitamin A Incorrect. Vitamin A does not Vitamin A does not have an impact on bone health. Vitamin D helps have an impact on bone health. Vitamin D helps absorb calcium, while excess caffeine can leach absorb calcium, while excess caffeine can leach calcium from bones.calcium from bones.

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You should do which type(s) of exercise to keep You should do which type(s) of exercise to keep your bones healthy?your bones healthy?

Weight bearing only (walking, running, dancing, aerobics, skating)

Resistance exercise only (swimming, biking, water aerobics, weight training)

Both weight bearing and resistance exercise


You should do which type(s) of exercise to keep your You should do which type(s) of exercise to keep your bones healthy?bones healthy?

Weight bearing only (walking, running, dancing, Weight bearing only (walking, running, dancing, aerobics, skating) Incorrect. aerobics, skating) Incorrect. The correct answer is The correct answer is both weight bearing (to stimulate bone production) both weight bearing (to stimulate bone production) and resistance exercise (improves muscle mass and resistance exercise (improves muscle mass and strengthens bones). and strengthens bones).

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You should do which type(s) of exercise to keep your You should do which type(s) of exercise to keep your bones healthy?bones healthy?

Resistance exercise only (swimming, biking, water Resistance exercise only (swimming, biking, water aerobics, weight training) Incorrect. aerobics, weight training) Incorrect. The correct The correct answer is both weight bearing (to stimulate bone answer is both weight bearing (to stimulate bone production) and resistance exercise (improves production) and resistance exercise (improves muscle mass and strengthens bones). muscle mass and strengthens bones).

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You should do which type(s) of exercise to keep You should do which type(s) of exercise to keep your bones healthy?your bones healthy?

Both weight bearing and resistance exercise Both weight bearing and resistance exercise Correct! Correct! Weight bearing exercises stimulate Weight bearing exercises stimulate bone production and resistance exercise bone production and resistance exercise improves muscle mass and strengthens bonesimproves muscle mass and strengthens bones. .

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You should not use tobacco to keep your bones You should not use tobacco to keep your bones healthy because smoking:healthy because smoking:

Can leach calcium from bones Interferes with the body’s use of calcium



Can leach calcium from bones Incorrect. Can leach calcium from bones Incorrect. Smoking Smoking does not leach calcium from bones, but it does does not leach calcium from bones, but it does interfere with the body’s use of calcium.interfere with the body’s use of calcium.

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Interferes with the body’s use of calcium Correct! Interferes with the body’s use of calcium Correct! Smoking does not leach calcium from bones. Smoking does not leach calcium from bones.

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You get about as much calcium from regular milk as You get about as much calcium from regular milk as you do from calcium-fortified soy milk.you do from calcium-fortified soy milk.

True False


You get about as much calcium from regular milk as You get about as much calcium from regular milk as you do from calcium-fortified soy milk.you do from calcium-fortified soy milk.

True Correct! True Correct! The two about the same amount of The two about the same amount of calcium, but it is best to read each product label calcium, but it is best to read each product label to know for sure.to know for sure.

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You get about as much calcium from regular milk You get about as much calcium from regular milk as you do from calcium-fortified soy milkas you do from calcium-fortified soy milk

False Incorrect. False Incorrect. The two about the same The two about the same amount of calcium, but it is best to read each amount of calcium, but it is best to read each product label to know for sure.product label to know for sure.

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Peanuts, walnuts, and almonds all contain about the Peanuts, walnuts, and almonds all contain about the same amount of calciumsame amount of calcium..

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Peanuts, walnuts, and almonds all contain about Peanuts, walnuts, and almonds all contain about the same amount of calciumthe same amount of calcium..

True Incorrect.True Incorrect. Almonds are the best nuts to eat Almonds are the best nuts to eat for their calcium content. One ounce of almonds for their calcium content. One ounce of almonds contains about 80 mg. of calcium. The other contains about 80 mg. of calcium. The other nuts contain much less calcium.nuts contain much less calcium.

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Peanuts, walnuts, and almonds all contain about Peanuts, walnuts, and almonds all contain about the same amount of calciumthe same amount of calcium..

False Correct! False Correct! Almonds are the best nuts to eat Almonds are the best nuts to eat for their calcium content. One ounce of almonds for their calcium content. One ounce of almonds contains about 80 mg. of calcium. The other contains about 80 mg. of calcium. The other nuts contain much less calcium.nuts contain much less calcium.



A half-cup of cottage cheese contains more calcium A half-cup of cottage cheese contains more calcium than a carton of yogurt.than a carton of yogurt.

TrueTrue FalseFalse



True Incorrect.True Incorrect.

Plain yogurt = about 300 mg calcium per 6 oz cup Plain yogurt = about 300 mg calcium per 6 oz cup

Cottage cheese = about 100 mg of calcium per ½ Cottage cheese = about 100 mg of calcium per ½ cupcup




False Correct! False Correct!

Plain yogurt = about 300 mg calcium per 6 oz cup Plain yogurt = about 300 mg calcium per 6 oz cup

Cottage cheese = about 100 mg of calcium per ½ Cottage cheese = about 100 mg of calcium per ½ cupcup



Which food contains 100 mg of calcium in a one cup Which food contains 100 mg of calcium in a one cup serving?serving?

Cup of pudding Cup of pudding Cup of broccoliCup of broccoli One Power BarOne Power Bar



Cup of Pudding Incorrect. Cup of Pudding Incorrect. A cup of pudding and a A cup of pudding and a Power Bar each contain about 300 mg of calcium. A Power Bar each contain about 300 mg of calcium. A cup of broccoli contains about 100 mg of calcium cup of broccoli contains about 100 mg of calcium per cup.per cup.




Cup of Broccoli Correct! Cup of Broccoli Correct! A cup of pudding and a A cup of pudding and a Power Bar each contain about 300 mg of calcium. A Power Bar each contain about 300 mg of calcium. A cup of broccoli contains about 100 mg of calcium cup of broccoli contains about 100 mg of calcium per cup.per cup.




Power Bar. Incorrect.Power Bar. Incorrect. A cup of pudding and a A cup of pudding and a Power Bar each contain about 300 mg of calcium. A Power Bar each contain about 300 mg of calcium. A cup of broccoli contains about 100 mg of calcium cup of broccoli contains about 100 mg of calcium per cup.per cup.



People with a true milk allergy cannot have any milk People with a true milk allergy cannot have any milk products at all.products at all.

TrueTrue FalseFalse


People with a true milk allergy cannot have any People with a true milk allergy cannot have any milk products at all.milk products at all.

True CorrectTrue Correct. . People with a true milk allergy People with a true milk allergy have an immune system reaction to the protein have an immune system reaction to the protein in milk, and cannot eat any milk products.in milk, and cannot eat any milk products.



People with a true milk allergy cannot have any milk People with a true milk allergy cannot have any milk products at all.products at all.

False Incorrect!False Incorrect! People with a true milk allergy have People with a true milk allergy have an immune system reaction to the protein in milk, an immune system reaction to the protein in milk, and cannot eat any milk products.and cannot eat any milk products.



Lactose intolerance is when one cannot digest Lactose intolerance is when one cannot digest lactose (the sugar in milk).lactose (the sugar in milk).

TrueTrue FalseFalse



True Correct!True Correct!




False Incorrect.False Incorrect. The statement is true.The statement is true.



Individuals with lactose intolerance cannot Individuals with lactose intolerance cannot consume any dairy products.consume any dairy products.

TrueTrue FalseFalse



True Incorrect.True Incorrect. Many can consume a small Many can consume a small amount of dairy products, including yogurt, amount of dairy products, including yogurt, cheese, ice cream and possibly up to 4 or 6 cheese, ice cream and possibly up to 4 or 6 ounces of milk. It depends on the individual and ounces of milk. It depends on the individual and if the body can tolerate the products.if the body can tolerate the products.




False Correct! False Correct! Many can consume a small Many can consume a small amount of dairy products, including yogurt, amount of dairy products, including yogurt, cheese, ice cream and possibly up to 4 or 6 cheese, ice cream and possibly up to 4 or 6 ounces of milk. It depends on the individual ounces of milk. It depends on the individual and if the body can tolerate the products.and if the body can tolerate the products.



Milk is made from this vegetable is fortified to Milk is made from this vegetable is fortified to provide calcium for individuals who cannot tolerate provide calcium for individuals who cannot tolerate cow’s milk.cow’s milk.

Sunflower SeedsSunflower Seeds SoybeansSoybeans Pinto BeansPinto Beans


Milk is made from this vegetable is fortified to provide Milk is made from this vegetable is fortified to provide calcium for individuals who cannot tolerate cow’s calcium for individuals who cannot tolerate cow’s milk.milk.

Sunflower seeds Incorrect.Sunflower seeds Incorrect. ThisThis milk is made from milk is made from soybeans. soybeans.

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Soybeans Correct!Soybeans Correct!




Pinto beans Incorrect.Pinto beans Incorrect. This milk is made from This milk is made from soybeans.soybeans.



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