In addition to calcium and vitamin D, vitamin K, phosphorus, and magnesium also play a role in bone health. Choose the statement about vitamin K, phosphorus, or magnesium that is not correct.

Which is NOT a function of magnesium in the body?

The treatment and prevention of osteoporosis is an important public health issue, and several technologies are available to measure bone density. True or False? The Dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) scan is the gold treatment for assessing bone mineral density.

Individuals taking anticoagulants are often advised to avoid vitamin E supplements. What is the best explanation for this advice?

Many fruits and vegetables are naturally high in vitamin C. From the list below, select the two foods with the most vitamin C. Consider the preparation process in your answers. Select all that apply.

Your best friend has recently joined the Peace Corps and is working to improve the nutrition of children in Somalia, where she has observed many children suffering from night blindness. What food might she recommend to families to help prevent this condition?

Listen to the MP3 Chapter Summary and then answer the following questions. Estimated time: 6 min, 52 sec.  

Review Free Radical Formation and answer the associated questions.    

Regulation of Blood Calcium Calcium is an important mineral in the body, and one that is tightly regulated in the blood with the help of several hormones. Calcium status plays an important role in the health of bones and a variety of other metabolic functions. Therefore, it is essential to understand where to find calcium in food, and what factors affect bioavailability and absorption. Match the words in the right column to the appropriate blanks in the sentences on the left. Note that some terms will remain unused.

Phytochemicals are found __________.