Your bones constantly build mass until age 29, then you must work to prevent bone loss. When building and maintaining bone mass, calcium, vitamin D and regular exercise are essential. The depletion of bone leads to osteoporosis. Females are at greater risk for developing osteoporosis than males. Calcium also helps with blood clotting, weight maintenance, and blood pressure regulation.

Are YOU at Risk for Osteoporosis?
1. Do you have a small, thin body frame?
2. Are you Caucasian or Asian?
3. Are you post menopausal?
4. Do you take long-term steroid or anticonvulsant medication?
5. Do immediate family members have osteoporosis?

The more you answered “yes,” the higher your risk for osteoporosis.
*Source: Nutrition Update: Lifestyle Changes for Bone Health, Spring 1995

Good Sources of Calcium and Supplements