Understanding Nutrition 14th Edition

Published by Wadsworth Publishing
ISBN 10: 1-28587-434-X
ISBN 13: 978-1-28587-434-0

Chapter 12 - Water and the Major Minerals - Critical Thinking Questions - Page 405: A

Answer

In general you can prevent osteoporosis by leading a healthy lifestyle. This includes a healthy diet, rich in calcium and vitamin D, and exercising frequently. It's also important that you abstain from smoking and alcohol. When you get older you must take calcium supplements or ensure that you get enough of it from the food you are eating. It is also important to keep up the physical activity even in your later years.

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