Stronger bones, stronger you
Milk still does our bodies good.
Bone density means the amount of minerals in our bones to maintain strength. The better the density, the less likely we are to have weak bones, leading to possible fractures.
Mayo Clinic describes our bones as tissue that breaks down and replaces itself with new bone. Our bone density decreases as we age, and osteoporosis happens when bones break down faster than they’re replaced.
But before osteoporosis, a condition called osteopenia develops. Referred to as low bone mass, osteopenia doesn’t have any symptoms.
Just like you heard as a child, bones need calcium to be strong. As adults, we still need vitamin D to help absorb calcium and maintain bone health. Take the quiz to learn more about osteopenia prevention, detection and treatment.
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