A single serving of dairy products delivers around 250 mg of calcium. This includes an 8 oz. glass of milk, two slices of yellow cheese, or a cup of yogurt. Several cereals are now fortified with calcium, and orange juice can also be purchased with added calcium equal to a serving of milk. In addition, calcium supplements are an excellent way to get added calcium. The average pill will usually state that it contains 500 mg of calcium, but only about 200 mg of this is actually usable calcium.
Vitamin D helps to capture the calcium in our diets and make it available to the bones.
The daily recommended amount of vitamin D is 400 units, which can be obtained through a combination of dairy products, a daily multi-vitamin, and a small amount of sunlight exposure each day. Exercise Resistance exercise on a regular basis is important for everyone, especially people with a physical disability. Exercise does not need to be strenuous to be beneficial. Exercise should be engaged in regularly, at least 3-5 times per week. Proper lifting and transferring Probably the single greatest risk for fracture in an adult with severe physical disabilities occurs every time he or she moves from one location to another, whether it is from bed to wheelchair, or wheelchair to shower, etc.