1- What is the primary characteristic of osteoporosis?

Excess nitrogen in the blood A red blood cell deficiency Bone degeneration Excess calcium in the body

2- What element plays a key role in preventing osteoporosis?

Carbon Sodium Calcium Iron

3- Where is calcium stored in the body?

Only in the bones Only in the skin Throughout the body Mostly in the hips

4- What causes osteoporosis?

Ageing No one really knows Early menopause Lack of exercise

5- What can help prevent osteoporosis?

Regular exercise Vitamin D A calcium-rich diet All of the above

6- How many Canadian have osteoporosis?

100,000 2 million 22,000 15 million

7- What is the percentage of Canadian women over the age of 50 with osteoporosis?

50% 33% 25% 20%

8 - What is the percentage of hip fractures linked to osteoporosis?

80% 60% 40% 25%

9- What daily amount of calcium does an adult need to remain healthy?

About 100 mg About 200 mg About 500 mg About 1100 mg

10- What other name is sometimes used to refer to osteoporosis?

The grim reaper The shameful disease The silent epidemic The deadly disease