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Osteoporosis
Prevention
Nutrition
Bone is made up of calcium, protein, and other minerals. Getting
enough calcium helps protect bones by slowing bone loss. Women over
age 50 should consume 1,200 milligrams (mg) of calcium daily. Men
between the ages of 51 and 70 should consume 1,000 mg of calcium a
day, and men over 70 should consume 1,200 mg per day. To make sure
you get enough calcium, make foods that are high in calcium part of
your diet. The most concentrated food sources of calcium
include:
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dairy products such as low-fat milk, yogurt, and cheeses, and
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calcium-fortified orange juice.
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