OSTEOPOROSIS

WHAT EVEN IS OSTEOPOROSIS

• Osteoporosis is a disease that happens when you lose to much bone, have to much or both.

HOW TO PREVENT OSTEOPOROSIS

• To have lots of Calcium so that it helps your bones to stay strong.
• You also need vitamin D because it helps you absorb calcium.

FOODS WITH CALCIUM~PER 1CUP

• Milk ~300mg
• Cheese~200mg
• Yogurt~295mg
• Orange juice~300mg
• Instant oatmeal~150mg

FOODS WITH VITAMIN D IN IT~ IU’S PER SERVING

• Sardines~46
• Cheese ~6
• Egg yolk~41
• Cod liver oil~1360
• Margarine~60

THINGS THAT MAKE YOU MORE LIKELY TO HAVE OSTEOPOROSIS

• Age- usually after the age of 30 your bones will start getting weaker but at the age of 50 is the most common age of getting it.
• Low body weight-
• Smoking and drinking a lot
• Medications
• Lack of exercise
• Family

FOODS THAT CAUSE OSTEOPOROSIS

• Salt
• Soda
• Caffeine