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Prevention and Healthy Living
Osteoporosis and the broken bones it can cause are not part of normal aging. There is a lot you can do to protect your bones throughout your life. You’re never too young or too old to improve the health of your bones. Osteoporosis prevention should begin in childhood. But it shouldn’t stop there. Whatever your age, the habits you adopt now can affect your bone health for the rest of your life. Now is the time to take action.
What can you do to protect your bones?
- Get enough calcium and vitamin D and eat a well balanced diet.
- Engage in regular exercise.
- Eat foods that are good for bone health, such as fruits and vegetables.
- Avoid smoking and limit alcohol to 2-3 drinks per day.
Calcium and Vitamin D: What You Need to Know
Getting enough calcium and vitamin D is essential to building strong, dense bones when you're young and to keeping them strong and healthy as you age. Visit the page to learn all you need to know about calcium and vitamin D - the two most important nutrients for bone health.
Food and Your Bones
The food that you eat can affect your bones. Learning about the foods that are rich in calcium, vitamin D and other nutrients that are important for your bone health and overall health will help you make healthier food choices every day.
Exercise for Strong Bones
There are two types of exercises that are important for building and maintaining bone density: weight-bearing and muscle-strengthening exercises.
A Guide to Calcium-Rich Foods
Looking for more ways to get calcium in your diet? Use our guide for a comprehensive list of calcium-rich foods to add to your weekly shopping list.
Get the Facts on Calcium and Vitamin D
If you're confused by the recent reports and studies on calcium supplements and their effect on the heart, read our summary for a refreseher on the three critical steps for bone health and to get the facts on calcium and vitamin D.
Steps to Estimate Your Calcium Intake
Using the chart in this article can help you estimate the amount of calcium you get from food on a typical day. It can also help you learn how much more calcium you need each day from other food sources or supplements.
