OSTEOPOROSIS WORKSHEET I. Label the diagram using words from the box.

breastbone collarbone jawbone kneecap rib shinbone shoulder blade skull spine thigh bone

II. Write the meaning (Spanish) of these words or phrases. 1. to become weak 2. tissue 3. framework 4. replenish (v) 5. strain

6. bump 7. dairy products 8. bothersome 9. heartburn 10. breakdown

III. Are these statements TRUE or FALSE? Support your answers from the text. 1. The stronger the peak bone mass is during a persons lifetime, the less that person is to have osteoporosis. TRUE FALSE ________________________________________________________________________ _________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________ 2. All people lose bone mass and strength as they grow older. TRUE FALSE

3. Osteoporosis develops silently, with few symptoms or signs. TRUE FALSE

4. Bone loss after age 30 can be stopped. TRUE FALSE

5. Osteoporosis only affects women. TRUE FALSE

6. Exercising regularly increases bone strength. TRUE FALSE

7. Hormone Replacement Therapy is the only medication that reduces the risk of osteoporosis. TRUE

FALSE 8. Which of the following food categories are the richest in calcium? A. meat B. milk and dairy products C. oils 9. The most serious complications of osteoporosis is falling and breaking a hip or other bones. TRUE FALSE