Bone Health

What does your body need to build strong bones?

• Protein

• Calcium

• Vitamin D

• All of the above

How much calcium should adults under age 50 have each day?

• 500 mg

• 1000 mg

• 1500 mg

• 2000 mg

Dairy products are the best source of calcium.

• Myth

• Fact

If you have lactose intolerance, you can't get enough calcium.

• True

• False

Dairy products are the only foods that are rich in calcium.

• Myth

• Fact

Which vegetable is not a good source of calcium?

• Spinach

• Broccoli

• Kale

• Bok Choy

Which snack is high in calcium?

• Almonds

• Brazil nuts

• Sunflower seeds

• All of the above

It is difficult to get enough vitamin D from food sources alone.

• Myth

• Fact

1. High caffeine intake increases the risk of osteoporosis.

• True

• False

1. Weight-bearing exercises such as walking can help prevent osteoporosis.

• True

• False