MY BONES AND ME

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In this module:

  • Briefly explain the significance of low bone mass.
  • Discuss at least one approach for treating low bone mass.
  • Describe how bone mineral density is measured and what it is measuring.
  • List a minimum of two reasons for a bone density test to be performed.
  • Describe how BMD tests are interpreted.
  • Identify the difference between my BMD and my fracture risk.
  • Identify a minimum of two gender-based facts about osteoporosis or low bone density.