MY BONES AND ME
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.