Question

care is a 62 year old white female who is 62 inches tall and weighs 110 pound or recent bone density test was borderline she doesn't care for a milk but does like yogurt cheese and green leafy vegetables she tries to walk 1 to 2 miles most days of the week would you say that kid is at risk for osteoporosis why or why not

Answer 1

Osteoporosis is a metabolic disorder of bone in which their is diffuse reduction in the bone density due to decrease in bone mass.It occurs when the body reabsorbs more bone tissues and form less to replace it.

It is more comman in women after menopause because of sudden decrease in estrogen. White and Asian people have a higher chances of developing it. Height over 5 feet 7 inches tall or weight under 125 pounds increases the risk. Calcium and vitamin D deficiency can also increases the risk of developing osteoporosis as it essential for bones.

She is at risk of developing osteoporosis as she is 62 years old belonging from white ethnicity and also she is tall and weight 110 pounds.She is also not taking milk which is a good source of calcium and her bone density is borderline.

She may prevent the progress of osteoporosis as she is walking 1 to 2 miles most days of the week which promotes healthy bones and strengthen their support from muscles. Dietary sources of calcium includes cheese , yogurt and green leafy vegetables which can also prevent osteoporosis.