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Why Care about Your Bones?
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Bones serve as the foundation for a strong and healthy body - one that leaves you feeling sharp, energized and just plain good.
Though genetics affect how a person's bones grow, how you live life has a significant impact on their strength.- Bones are in a constant state of change, continuously regenerating themselves. During any 10-year period, nearly all bones in your body are completely rebuilt. Eating well means giving your body "the right stuff" to create strong bones. Eating not-so-great meals puts your bones at a disadvantage, the chance they may not be strong enough to keep you healthy and fit.
- Osteoporosis (weakened bones that break easily) is a young person’s condition that reveals itself later in life. Most of the bone density you can acquire is built by age 20. That bone density sets the stage for how strong your bones will be in the years that follow. Think of it as a bank account. Make deposits early and often, and chances are you have something substantial to rely upon throughout life. Forget or neglect to make those investments and you put yourself at a disadvantage down the road.
- Osteoporosis sneaks up on you. The first symptom of trouble may be a broken bone. Once a bone breaks, chances are a critical amount of bone may already be lost.At that point, the best you can hope for is damage control.
- One in two women and one in four men over age 50 will experience an osteoporosis-related fracture.
- Teeth are susceptible to osteoporosis. Though osteoporosis most often affects the hip, spine and wrist, it can happen to any bone, including the jaw. When the jaw bone becomes less dense, tooth loss can occur.
- Osteoporosis is a preventable condition. It boils down to 2 practices:
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The Good Foods for Good Health program should not be considered medical advice or a substitute for medical care.
Always consult your health care provider regarding health issues or concerns. |
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