Question

every time a child takes a soft drink he is laying the groundwork for a dangerous bone disease.No, fizzy and sugary 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.many of them also leads a sedentary lifestyle, so they arent getting the bone-building benefits for vigorous exercise either. These children arent just in jeopardy for brittle bones and fracture decades down the roads.thae could be at risk of osteoporosis at a younger age than ever before.
The Indian 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 conquenses later in life. the condition causes bones to become riddled with holes, like the framework of a house that's been attacked by termites. That can lead to broken bones, which in turn can cause deformity, chronic pain or disability. Osteoporosis can be fatal: up to 25 percent of older people who suffer a broken hip die within a year. Osteoporosis is not just your grandmother's health threat. Although it strikes over fifty million women in India, it also enhances over twelve million men. Osteoporosis causes loss of height, pain in joints and back fractures and a fear of fractures, and can be very depressing. So it's important that we adopt preventive measures, to save millions of people. 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," its never too late to adopt bone-friendly habits-exercise, get enough sunlight, and have adequate calcium. This way, we can keep our bones healthy and prevent osteoporosis
Question
a) what do calcium and vitamin D do to the skeleton?

b) what causes osteoporosis in children?

c) what should children do to avoid osteoporosis?

d) what can osteoporosis lead to?

e) osteoporosis can be fatal what does it mean?

f) what is the emotional effect of osteoporosis?

g) what should we do when we know that osteoporosis is depressing?

h) what two things should be cared for to prevent osteoporosis?

Answer 1

Most osteoporosis experts are 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 frame of a house that’s been attacked by termites. That can lead to broken bones, which in turn can cause deformity, chronic pain or disability osteoporosis can even be fatal: up to 25 per cent of older people who suffer a broken hip die within a year.

Answer 2

a...Getting enough vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium which is a bone building mineral. In addition to that task, it also promotes good muscle health. Stronger muscles can work much more effectively in protecting the muscles and supporting theskeletal system.

b...A child with this condition tends to have symptoms such as pain in the lower back, hips and feet, often accompanied by difficulty walking, and spinal deformities. Generally, idiopathic juvenileosteoporosis tends to resolve by itself, and most children will experience a complete recovery of bone tissue.

c...Children playing outdoors shouldwear sunscreen. You can also getVitamin D in your diet by eating fortified milk, cereals, and other products. Calcium may be found in dairy as well as leafy greens, legumes, and other foods.

d..The leading cause ofosteoporosis is a lack of certain hormones, particularly estrogen in women and androgen in men. Women, especially those older than 60 years of age, are frequently diagnosed with the disease. Menopause is accompanied by lower estrogen levels and increases a woman's risk for osteoporosis

e..Osteoporosis is a serious and sometimes fatal condition. Osteoporosis leads to hip fractures and, according to Sellmeyer, around 25 percent of people die within the first six to 12 months after a hip fracture.

f..Osteoporosis is a degenerative condition involving thinning and weakening of your bones that can cause a number of physical symptoms, such as pain, stoopedposture, and bone fractures. But a diagnosis of osteoporosis can affect your emotional health, as well.

g..Overwhelming evidence that clinical depression causes bone loss. Granted, some osteoporosis patients diagnosed with depression may cite their disease as a contributing factor; but in most cases, depression comes first, then bone loss. 

h...Eat calcium-rich foods. In addition to dairy products, choose fish with bones such as salmon, sardines or whitebait. ...Take calcium supplements. ...Add D to your day. ...Start weight-bearing exercises. ...Don't smoke, and don't drink excessively. ...Get your bone mineral density tested. ...Consider medication.