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Vitamin D and Bones Quiz

Bone… manufacture or manu-fracture? Do you get enough calcium every day? Do you get enough vitamin D every day? Has your lifestyle affected how well your bones have retained their strength from your younger days? Can you tell if your bones are as strong as they should be? Try your hand at these six True/False questions – the answers might be informative.

 

Also  Read our feature article on calcium, vitamin D and bone health.

1. Both calcium and vitamin D necessary for healthy bones.

A.True
B. False


The correct answer is

2. Most people get sufficient vitamin D from a normal diet.

A. True
B. False


The correct answer is

3. Vitamin D deficiency is common in people with osteoporosis.

A. True
B. False


The correct answer is

4. A fracture is one of the key symptoms of osteoporosis.

A. True
B. False


The correct answer is

5. Most people in New Zealand thought to have osteoporosis are promptly diagnosed and treated?

A. True
B. False


The correct answer is

6. Oral steroid medications, used long term, cause osteoporosis?

A. True
B. False


The correct answer is
 
 

You answered of 6 statements correctly.

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