Osteoporosis is a significant contributor to broken bones in the elderly. Young women may prevent osteoporosis from developing later in life by eating an adequate amount of foods high in calcium and performing weight-bearing exercise on a regular basis. Dairy products have the highest calcium concentration of all foods. They contain lactose and Vitamin D which enhance calcium absorption. Other calcium-rich foods are listed on the reverse side.
Exercise is an important contributor to adequate bone mass.
There is some evidence that exercise may stimulate new bone growth. Return to the Ashe Center Homepage. Return to Handouts.