Osteoperosis Flashcards

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What is osteoporosis

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Osteoporosis is the weakening of bones through a lack of vitamin D and calcium

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What way can osteoporosis make our bones feel

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Fragile, brittle and more likely to break when stressed

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What can you do to reduce the risk of osteoporosis

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Regular exercise/ activity or strength and weight bearing training. This is because is will make our bones denser and stronger and less likely to gain osteoporosis

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