Health Care Encyclopedia
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Calcium and bonesDefinition:
Alternative Names: Bone strength and calcium
Information: Question: Can calcium intake help keep your bones strong? Answer: Yes. There is strong evidence that calcium helps build dense bones and prevents osteoporosis. Skim milk and yogurt are good sources of daily calcium. See calcium in diet.
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| Review Date: 10/20/2005
Reviewed By: Kevin B. Freedman, MD, MSCE, Sports Medicine, Orthopaedic Specialists, Bryn Mawr, PA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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