NO BONES ABOOUT IT….

CALCIUM COUNT
Directions: Answer the following questions as the instructor presents the slides. The instructor
will review the correct answers at the end of the presentation.

1. Humans need to eat foods rich in __________ so that muscle contractions occur and to
maintain and build strong bones.

2. This is an example of _________ bone.

3. This is an example of _________ bone.

4. _________ is a disease which weakens bone, causing it to become brittle.

5. Osteoporosis is preventable! True or False

6. Weight bearing activities such as _________ can help to build your bones.

7. List food sources that contain calcium for each of the food groups.

Grains Fruits Vegetable Dairy Food

8. _____________ is the name of the natural sugar found in milk that some people have a hard
time digesting.

9. Bones provide structure. True or False

10. Minerals like Calcium make up part of the bone structure, but not a lot. We would probably
be fine if we got no calcium at all. True or False