Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis makes your bones thin and easy to break.

Here’s what you can do to make your bones stronger:

• Exercise.
  • Walk or lift weights every day!
• Get plenty of calcium and vitamin D.
  • Eat foods with lots of calcium and vitamin D (like milk, yogurt and leafy green vegetables).
• Make your house safe so you wont fall.
  • Clear the walkways.
  • Use night lights to help you see.
• Don’t smoke.
• Don’t drink alcohol.

Ask your doctor what exercises will make your bones stronger.

Ask your doctor if you’re getting enough calcium and Vitamin D.    

Food                            How much calcium?

• Swiss cheese               1 slice had 530 mg
• Milk                             1 cup has 300mg
• Yogurt                         6 oz has 300 mg
• Broccoli                       1 cup has 43 mg

Ask your doctor:

• If you need to use a cane or walker.
• When you need to get your bones checked again.