Osteoporosis

Which of the following is TRUE regarding osteoporosis?

• There is increase bone resorption than bone formation

• There is increase bone formation than bone resorption

Osteoporosis is diagnosed when this result in a T-score is obtained in a dexa scan:

• -1 and above

• Between -1 and -2.5

• -2.5 and below

The most common fracture in osteoporosis happens in

• Distal radius

• Vertebrae

• Femoral

• Leg

•The following are factors that increase the risk of osteoporosis, except:

• Low calcium

• Menopausal stage

• Physical activity

• Vices

The following are associated with increase bone mass, except:

• Vitamin C

• genetics

• Strength training

• Estrogen