Question

1. Discuss how calcium requirements change throughout the different stages in life, briefly summarizing calcium requirements throughout the various stages and genders.

2. What is peak bone mass and at what age is this usually achieved?

3. How does peak bone mass influence the risk of osteoporosis later in life?

Answer 1

1.*An Adult needs 1000mg per day calcium. It helps to maintain bone strength and increased muscular activity.

*Calcium requirement is around 1500mg/day during pregnancy and lactation. Because baby needs calcium for bone formation.

*After the age of 50, mainly females have a general tendency for osteoporosis which may prevent by giving calcium and vitamin D supplement.

*A child needs about 1200mg/day.

2. The peak bone mass is the maximum amount of bone mass attained by a person during his lifetime. This highest attainment of bone mass in females happen in the early 20s and in males, this happens in late 20s

3. If peak bone mass of a person is very high which means that he has high bone density and his bones are highly stronger. So the chances of developing osteoporosis are very less. Less peak bone mass suggests there is an increased chance of getting osteoporosis.