SCRIPT 2026 COMPLETE QUESTIONS
WITH FULL SOLUTIONS
◉ polyphenols.
Answer: in tea, chocolate, and wine; can lower bioavailability of
minerals
◉ 99% of calcium in the body is found in.
Answer: bones and teeth
◉ most abundant mineral in the body.
Answer: Calcium
◉ blood calcium levels are regulated by.
Answer: active vitamin D
◉ calcium food sources.
Answer: dairy, leafy greens, fortified juices and cereal
◉ osteoporosis.
, Answer: -very low bone mass
-calcium deficiency
◉ calcium paradox.
Answer: US has the highest calcium consumption in the world, US
also has the highest rate of osteoporosis in the world
◉ how to prevent osteoporosis.
Answer: adequate calcium, vitamin D & K intake, eat less
salt/sodium, limit alc, don't smoke
◉ Sodium functions.
Answer: Maintains normal fluid and electrolyte balance; assists in
nerve impulse transmission and muscle contraction
◉ food sources of sodium.
Answer: bread, pizza, tacos, chicken, savory snacks (processed food)
◉ too much sodium can cause.
Answer: hypertension
◉ hypertension.