Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis ( 15 Questions)
Which statement by the nurse best reflects appropriate guidance regarding diet and nutrition?
"It's important to maintain a diet low in vitamin D to manage your condition." This statement is also incorrect. Vitamin D is crucial for calcium absorption and bone health. Patients with osteoporosis should not maintain a low vitamin D diet but should ensure they have sufficient vitamin D intake, either through diet, supplements, or sunlight exposure.
"You should focus on a balanced diet rich in calcium and vitamin D." This statement is the correct answer. Osteoporosis patients should indeed focus on a balanced diet rich in both calcium and vitamin D. Calcium is needed for bone strength, and vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium effectively. A balanced diet with these nutrients is essential for managing osteoporosis.
"A diet high in sugar and processed foods is ideal for managing osteoporosis." This statement is entirely incorrect. A diet high in sugar and processed foods can be detrimental to bone health and overall well-being. Such a diet can lead to inflammation and negatively impact bone density. It is not advisable for managing osteoporosis.
"You should avoid calcium-rich foods to prevent further bone loss." This statement is incorrect and not appropriate guidance for a patient with osteoporosis.
Calcium is essential for maintaining bone health, and avoiding calcium-rich foods can exacerbate bone loss.
Osteoporosis patients need an adequate intake of calcium to support their bone density.
Choice B rationale:
"It's important to maintain a diet low in vitamin D to manage your condition." This statement is also incorrect.
Vitamin D is crucial for calcium absorption and bone health.
Patients with osteoporosis should not maintain a low vitamin D diet but should ensure they have sufficient vitamin D intake, either through diet, supplements, or sunlight exposure.
Choice C rationale:
"You should focus on a balanced diet rich in calcium and vitamin D." This statement is the correct answer.
Osteoporosis patients should indeed focus on a balanced diet rich in both calcium and vitamin D.
Calcium is needed for bone strength, and vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium effectively.
A balanced diet with these nutrients is essential for managing osteoporosis.
Choice D rationale:
"A diet high in sugar and processed foods is ideal for managing osteoporosis." This statement is entirely incorrect.
A diet high in sugar and processed foods can be detrimental to bone health and overall well-being.
Such a diet can lead to inflammation and negatively impact bone density.
It is not advisable for managing osteoporosis.