Question 1

how does exercising improve bone health?

Accepted Answer

Bone density : Weight bearing exercise helps increase your bone density up until a certain age (usually your mid 30s) when your bone density reaches a maximum.  After this age, weight bearing exercise can slow the decline in bone density and help prevent or slow the development of osteoporosis.

Question 2

explain normal and abnormal bone health.?

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Osteoporosis: Normal bones contain a certain level of "calium" as determined by a bone mineral density test such as a dexa.  Women with an adequate intake of calcium are continually storing calcium in their bones, until the age of 33.  After 33, they are continually losing calcium from their bones, even with adequate intake of calcium.  If the bone mineral density gets too low, the risk for fractures goes up.

Question 3

do teenagers know how to eat for their bone health?

Accepted Answer

Only if they listen!: If they paid attention, they wouldn't be teenagers! bone health is probably not very high on the list of concerns for most teenagers. Too bad, especially for girls. It's an important time to be taking in enough calcium and vitamin d to build up bone mass for the stresses of later pregnancy and aging. But just try to sell that to a teenager!

Question 4

what is the connection between bone health and dairy?

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Calcium: Dairy is rich in calcium.Calcium is the building blocks for the bones.

Question 5

i was just wondering how can you boost your bone health/strength?

Accepted Answer

Calcium, vitamin D: Assure adequate calcium ingestion, that vitamin d levels are adequate, reduce caffeine intake, check your medications to see which affect bone and sometimes medications such as Actonel or miacalcitonin are required.

Question 6

how to get the nutrients they need for bone health?

Accepted Answer

See details: How does who get nutrients? Are you speaking about young children, older adults or just in general. The nutrients are obtained through a balanced diet assuming that osteoporosis is not a factor.

Question 7

what is the role of exercise in maintaining bone health?

Accepted Answer

Improves bone mass: Regular weight bearing exercise such as jumping, running, aerobics helps strengthen bones which protects against osteoporosis.  Weight training can help as well you are in a negative bone loss after 30, so exercise helps, taking vitamin d, eating calcium rich foods such as dark greens, broccoli, almonds and dairy can help, decreasing caffeine also helps maintain bone mass.

Question 8

what can i do for bone health if lactose intolerant?

Accepted Answer

Calcium vitamin D: You will have to supplement calcium and vitamin d under your physicians guidance.

Question 9

grandma is awesome. effect of diet vs walking on her bone health, and structure?

Accepted Answer

Both important: Adequate calcium and vitamin d along with regular weight bearing exercise (like walking) are the cornerstones of maintaining bone health.  Balanced meals, adequate rest, and avoiding smoking and alcohol are also important.

Question 10

what gives you good bone health?

Accepted Answer

Diet and exercise: The most important ways to preserve good bone health (for a 31-year-old woman like the person who posed this question) are to be sure there is enough calcium and vitamin d in the diet and to perform routine physical exercise which will "load" the bone with the person's body weight.  Lack of bone loading is a real problem for astronauts, who lack gravity.  Stay off the couch!

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