1. The passage given below.
1. Every time a child takes a soft drink, he is lying the ground work for a dangerous bone disease. No, fizzy and sugary
drinks don't cause Osteoporosis. But they are often a substitute for a glass of milk, kids are not getting the calcium and
vitamin D they need to build a strong skeleton. Meaning of them also lead a sedentary lifestyle they are not getting the
bone building benefit for vigorous exercise either. These children aren't just in jeopardy for brittle bones and fractures
decade down the road. The could be at risk of Osteoporosis at a younger age than ever before.
2. The Indian society for Bone and Mineral Research, a body of Osteoporosis experts is trying to spread awareness about
this bone Crippling disease. Osteoporosis starts in childhood but has consequences later in life. The condition causes
bones to become riddled with holes, like the framework of a house that has been attacked by termites. That can lead to
broken bones, which in turn can cause deformity, chronic pain or disability. Osteoporosis can be fatel: up to 25% of older
people who suffer a broken hip strikes over 50 million women in India, it also menaces over 12 million men.
Osteoporosis causes loss of height, pain in joints and back, Fractures and can be very depressing. So, it is important that
we adopt to preventive measures to save millions of people.
3. There is a new medical understanding of the best ways to protect ourselves and our children. "Simple lifestyle
changes and nutrition will help save your bones," says Dr. Mittal. He says, "it is never too late to adopt bone - friendly
habits - exercise, get enough sunlight, have adequate calcium. This way, we can keep our bones healthy and prevent
Osteoporosis.
On the basis of your understanding of the passage, answer the following questions. (1×10=10)
(i) What do calcium and vitamin D do to the skeleton?
a. They give chronic pain. c. They build the skeleton strong.
b. They cause loss of height. d. They can be very depressing.
(ii) What is the emotional effect of Osteoporosis?
a. It leads to a crippling disease. c. It leads one to depression.
b. It leads to disability. d. It can lead to broken bones.
(iii) What should we do when we know that Osteoporosis is depressing?
a. Get less of sunlight. c. Take adequate vitamin C
b. Do a lot of physical exercise d. Spread awareness about this bone crippling disease
(iv) What should children do to avoid Osteoporosis?
a. Drink plenty of water c. Drink plenty of milk
b. Take plenty of Vitamin C d. Do a lot of mental exercises
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Every time a child takes a soft drink, he‟s laying the groundwork for a dangerous bone disease. No, fizzy and sugary drinks don‟t cause osteoporosis. But, because they are often a substitute for a glass of milk, kids are not getting the calcium and vitamin D they need to build a strong skeleton.
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