The cards in this series are provided here in PDF format. You will need to have Adobe Acrobat Reader installed on your computer to access them. For information on how to obtain Acrobat Reader free of charge, follow the Get Acrobat Reader Icon at the bottom of this page. Osteoporosis is not a normal part of aging. You are never too young or too old to take preventive action.
Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become fragile and can break easily.
There are often no symptoms until a bone breaks or the spine becomes curved or painful. The wrist, hip and spine are the most commonly affected areas. Osteoporosis can be disabling. Milk is the best calcium source. It has vitamin D, needed for your body to use calcium.