Osteoporosis

Special Assignment NutritionDefine Type 1 and Type 2

osteoporosis, and explain habits that increase a person's risk of developing

osteoporosis.Type 1 osteoporosis is characterized as post menopausal. Women who are

approaching the age of menopause should seriously consider consulting a physician to

prepare for the changes her body is about to go through. As estrogen levels taper off, the

kidneys start to draw calcium the body needs for normal maintenance of the skeletal frame

from the bones, which in turn results in a loss of trabecular calcium. Risks involved with

such events include sudden breaks, the vertebrae may begin to disintegrate, teeth may begin

to loosen, and fall out. Type 2 osteoporosis is known to happen with age. Although not

directly related to hormones like Type 1, Type 2 also results in damage to the skeletal

frame. Along with losses of trabecular goes cortical calcium, vertebrae compress cause the

spine to form a wedged shape, and hips are often know to break. There are several habits

of a lifestyle which contribute to the on set osteoporosis. Smoking cigarettes effects

estrogen and calcium absorption resulting in lowered calcium levels. Maintaining a proper

diet that includes plenty of vitamins (A, K, D, & C) and essentials minerals (phosphorous,

fluoride, magnesium, and zinc) is a catch all remedy to fight against osteoporosis. Explain

why women are more at risk of developing each type of osteoporosis.Women are more at

risk to developing either osteoporosis due to the activity of estrogen in their bodies.

Estrogen helps in calcium synthesis and fights against bone destroying osteoclasts cells.

Women who have an irregular menstrual cycle or are post menopausal are at a higher risk

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