Dietary factors at every age promote bone health.
Bone is a dynamic tissue that requires lifelong high-quality nutrition.
Calcium is a cornerstone for building and maintaining strong bones. A key partner to calcium in bone metabolism is vitamin D . In addition, vitamin K, vitamin C, magnesium, boron, zinc , and manganese contribute to bone mass and strength. Because of their rich nutrient content, dairy products and green leafy vegetables, such as kale, parsley, collard greens, lettuce, and sardines with bones offer significant protection against osteoporosis. Calcium-fortified orange juice and grapefruit juice are good sources of calcium, while enriched milk is an excellent source of vitamin D and calcium.