Not only can exercise slow down bone loss by strengthening muscles, it can also improve your coordination and balance, which could help reduce or prevent serious fractures caused by falls. Diet also plays an important role in maintaining healthy bones. Food sources rich in calcium should be a regular part of the diet. Good sources of calcium are dairy products, canned salmon, sardines, tofu, calcium-fortified juices and dark green vegetables such as broccoli, kale or collard greens. A supplement may be used according to your dietary intake of calcium.
Vitamin D is also necessary for proper absorption of calcium.