Understanding Bone Density
A Grade 8 science worksheet exploring bone density, its importance, factors affecting it, and ways to maintain healthy bones.
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Understanding Bone Density
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Read each question carefully and answer to the best of your ability. This worksheet will test your knowledge of bone density and skeletal health.
1. What is bone density?
The hardness of a bone.
The amount of bone mineral per volume of bone tissue.
The size of a bone.
The flexibility of a bone.
2. Which of the following is NOT a major nutrient for bone health?
Calcium
Vitamin D
Iron
Phosphorus
3. The process of bone weakening due to low bone density is called .
4. exercise is important for building and maintaining strong bones.
5. The image above shows a cross-section of a bone.
6. Label the following parts of the bone diagram:
A: B: C: D:
7. Bone density naturally increases with age.
True
False
8. A diet rich in dairy products can help improve bone density.
True
False
9. Explain two ways teenagers can maintain or improve their bone density.