The Calcium Quiz

Test your knowledge of the importance of calcium by taking this quiz.

1. Calcium plays the following roles in your body:

A. Develops and maintains strong bones and teethB. Helps maintain normal heart rhythmC. Enables muscles to workD. Transmits nerve impulsesE. Aids in blood clottingF. All of the above

2. Calcium is important only for adult women.

A. TrueB. False

3. If you don't get enough calcium in your diet, your body will take the calcium it needs from your bones.

A. TrueB. False

4. Everyone needs the same amount of calcium.

A. TrueB. False

5. The critical time for calcium consumption in your life is age:

A. 1-4 yearsB. 5-10 yearsC. 9-18 yearsD. 50 and older

6. A good exercise for building strong bones is:

A. SwimmingB. JoggingC. Bicycling

7. Calcium is present in the following foods:

8. Bone density typically peaks when you are:

A. 18 years oldB. 25 years oldC. 30 years oldD. Between 30 and 35 years old

9. The strength of your adult bones is largely determined by the amount of calcium you consumed before age 18.

A. TrueB. False

10. Your bone mass and skeleton become more fragile as you age.

A. TrueB. False

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