There are several new drugs on the market that either inhibit further bone loss or help increase bone density. If you have osteoporosis, talk to your doctor about these new therapies. A. milk and milk products B. dark yellow vegetables C. sardines and salmon with bones D. whole grains and oats. A and C. Milk and milk products, like yogurt and cheese, and canned salmon and sardines with bones provide higher levels of calcium than other foods. Dark green vegetables, like beet and turnip greens, also provide some calcium as do certain kinds of tofu.
Physical exercise can help reduce the risk of getting osteoporosis.
Weight-bearing exercises and exercises using resistance have been shown to increase muscle strength and maintain bone density. A. the time when your periods stop permanently B. a normal aging process C. reduction in ovarian activity, including estrogen production All of the above. Although some women can start much earlier or many years later, the average age of menopause is 51.5 years. Current smokers and undernourished women tend to experience an earlier menopause. Perimenopause is the period immediately before menopause and extending to five years after menopause.