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The
main mineral that adds strength and stiffness to your bones
is iron. |
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Some
good sources of calcium are dairy products, leafy green vegetables,
and nuts. |
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Women
reach their peak bone mass by around age 50. |
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From
the time you're 11 until you're 70, you need about 1,200 mg
of calcium a day. |
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Getting
enough calcium and weight-bearing exercise in the teen years
can reduce your risk of bone fractures later in life. |
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Your
bones need vitamin C to move calcium from the intestine to
the blood and into bone. |
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Soda
pop is a good source of calcium. |
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Alcohol
abuse can cause loss of calcium in the urine. |
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Women
who are thin and small-framed have less risk of osteoporosis.
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Calcium
will give you foolproof protection against bone loss and osteoporosis.
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