Rickets Is

question 79

Multiple Choice

Rickets is

• A)bone inflammation that often results from bacterial infection.
• B)a group of genetic disorders producing very brittle bones that are easily fractured; occurs because of insufficient collagen development.
• C)a disease in children characterized by soft,bowed,and swollen bones.
• D)a disease in adults,especially women,characterized by a reduced amount of bone matrix.
• E)a disease in adults characterized by softening of bones resulting from calcium depletion.

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Definitions:

Aerobics

A form of physical exercise that combines rhythmic aerobic exercise with stretching and strength training routines with the goal of improving all elements of fitness (flexibility, muscular strength, and cardio-vascular fitness).

Vegetables Daily

The recommended dietary practice of consuming vegetable foods on a daily basis for health benefits.

Adolescents

Young people in the transitional stage from childhood to adulthood, typically aged between 13 and 19 years.

Diet Deficiencies

Lacks essential nutrients in an individual's diet, leading to health problems.