Last week Mandy hurt her leg while running. The doctor said that Mandy has a stress fracture. Why might Mandy be prone to stress fractures?
a. She is mostly likely in an iron-deficient state.
b. She most likely has decreased bone mineral density.
c. She most likely developed lead poisoning.
d. She exercised too much.
e. She has low body fat.
Question 2
What should Brittany and Richard do to help Mandy?
a. Gather information about services for people with eating disorders to share with Mandy.
b. Ignore the fact that Mandy is struggling with weight issues.
c. Give Mandy compliments about her body to try and improve her self-esteem.
d. Discourage Mandy from working out too much.
e. Make an appointment for Mandy with a dietitian.
X-ray showing transverse fracture of radius.
Open, or compound The fracture projects through the skin and there is a possibility of infection or
Bone fractures that occur before death show signs of healing. The process of fracture healing starts
Colds and Psychological Stress
Embryonic Period - 3rd week
Oxidative stress can begin in childhood and lead to progressive damage throughout life