How do lifestyle factors such as diet and physical activity affect bone loss?

 Lifestyle factors such as diet and physical activity can have a significant impact on bone health and bone loss. Here are some ways in which diet and physical activity can affect bone loss:

Diet:

• Adequate nutrient composition could influence bone health and help to maximize peak bone mass
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• A diet low in calcium contributes to decreased bone density, early bone loss and an increased risk of fractures
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• Severely restricting food intake and being underweight weakens bone in both men and women
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• Weight-loss surgery and conditions such as celiac disease can affect your body's ability to absorb calcium
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physical activity:

• Physical activity is thought to stimulate bone growth and preserve bone mass
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• Higher levels of physical activity are associated with better bone health
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• People who are physically inactive have a higher risk of osteoporosis than do their more-active counterparts
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• Weight-bearing exercises, such as walking, jogging, and weightlifting, can help to build and maintain bone density
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It is important to maintain a healthy lifestyle, including regular exercise and a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D, to help reduce the degree of bone loss. Adequate nutrient composition could influence bone health and help to maximize peak bone mass. Therefore, children's nutrition may have lifelong consequences

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