Trying to eat right for your bone health" We all know that a healthy diet with plenty of calcium can be a key component of staving off osteoporosis, but there's more to it than just drinking milk. Let's find out how much you know about the care and feeding of your skeleton.
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Wrong. Calcium consumption is a critical component of preventing osteoporosis, and the National Osteoporosis Foundation recommends 1000 mg daily (1200 mg for those over 50). But the body also needs Vitamin D to maximize calcium absorption. The NO... Read More >
(1 out of 1) Correct!
Correct. Calcium consumption is a critical component of preventing osteoporosis, and the National Osteoporosis Foundation recommends 1000 mg daily (1200 mg for those over 50). But the body also needs Vitamin D to maximize calcium absorption. The ... Read More >
(0 out of 1) Incorrect!
Wrong. Calcium consumption is a critical component of preventing osteoporosis, and the National Osteoporosis Foundation recommends 1000 mg daily (1200 mg for those over 50). But the body also needs Vitamin D to maximize calcium absorption. The NOF recommends 400-800 IU daily of the nutrient (800-1000 for those over 50). Continue Quiz >
(1 out of 1) Correct!
Correct. Calcium consumption is a critical component of preventing osteoporosis, and the National Osteoporosis Foundation recommends 1000 mg daily (1200 mg for those over 50). But the body also needs Vitamin D to maximize calcium absorption. The NOF recommends 400-800 IU daily of the nutrient (800-1000 for those over 50). Continue Quiz >
