PREVENTION+Osteoprosis+by+Amy

= Preventing Osteoporosis =

There are many ways to prevent Osteoporosis.  Lifestyle factors can influence bone development in youth and also the rate of bone loss later in life. Nutrition, exercise and other lifestyle factors have a key role in determining bone health and how well our bodies are able to replace old bone.

Usually, prevention should start from the growing of your bones. Thus, children should:


 * have a sufficient amount of calcium in diet.
 * avoid under nutrition or underweight.
 * maintain sufficient amount of vitamin D through diet and exposure to the sun.
 * exercise regularly.
 * avoid smoking
 * know about the danger of alcohol.
 * be educated about osteoporosis.



As adults, preventing osteoporosis is also important, you should:
 * sufficient amount of calcium and vitamin D
 * weight-bearing exercise.
 * little or no smoking.
 * avoid heavy drinking.
 * people of middle age should check their risk of getting fractures in bones and consider medications to reduce the risks.
 * uses of caffeine, tobacco and steroids should be avoided.

Reduction of medication effects is also important. Prospective studies have found that some medications affect perception and balance, thereby making falls and subsequent fractures more likely.

In conlusion, having a good and healthy lifestyle is the most important way of preventing Osteoporosis!

**Quiz Question** → As a teenage youth, what should you do to prevent Osteoporosis?


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