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Hello Science Lovers
Here is quiz to test your knowledge on Osteoporosis. Answer **true** or **false** to the fallowing statements:


 * 1) One in two women and one in four men will have an osteoporosis fracture in their lifetime.
 * 2) In 15 years, there will be a 50% increase in the number of people diagnosed with osteoporosis or low bone mass.
 * 3) Dietary factors do not increase or decrease the risk of developing osteoporosis.
 * 4) 88% of the total amount of calcium is located in our bones.
 * 5) Taking 200mg of the natural substance Ipriflavone, three times daily may cause unwanted affects.
 * 6) Eating extra amounts of protein improves bone mass.

Answers!: Info taken from the Delicious Living Magazine article titled, Osteoporosis by Herb Joiner-Bey
 * T: Osteoporosis is more prevalent in women than in men due to the different kinds of hormones.
 * T: NOF predicts this increase will occur if people with osteoporosis are left unchecked. 10 million Americans may already have osteoporosis and are unaware will 34 million may have low bone mass.
 * F: A poor diet, smoking, inactivity, and an excess consumption of caffeine, carbonated soft drinks, and alcohol are all factors in determining risk for osteoporosis.
 * F: 99% of the total amount of calcium in our bodies is in our bones. We need a balance of essential vitamins, minerals, and nutrients to maintain healthy bone mass.
 * T: This over the counter treatment has been linked to a reduction in lymphatic concentrations if 200mg is regularly consumed three times a day. This negatively impacts immunity and our strength in fighting antigens.
 * F: Too much or too little amount of protein can lead to poor bone health because of the imbalance in nutrients for the body to absorb.