Eating for Better Bones: Fighting Osteoporosis

Your skeletal system in the later yearsAbout 70% of women older than 50 have low bone mass or osteoporosis, but most do not know it until they break a bone. In fact, the rate of bone loss in the initial years after menopause can be up to 5% each year!You lose estrogen’s skeletal protection when going through menopause, but there are many tools you can employ to stop and reverse bone loss. They include good nutrition, exercise, medications, and supplements to help you along.This book was written to provide bone-supporting and strengthening practices for women. Practical dietitian nutritionists Stephanie Turkel and Grace Rivers show you the power behind your bones and how they work—more than just keeping you upright. They reveal ways to avoid fractures commonly seen in the spine, wrist, and hip.Stephanie and Grace provide you with trustworthy, evidence-based guidance on what to include in your eating pattern and how to maximize your physical activity to protect your health. Read more