We had a Bone Mineral Density Checkup organized by Medplus in our campus. It was conducted to check the strength of bones and create awareness among the associates. They had a small machine kinda thing where I was asked to keep my feet. Then they applied some gel in that area and got the results in the click of a button. For a good bone density, the result should not exceed -1. If it exceeds -1, then it indicates that u are at the initial stages of Osteoporosis. You have to take Calcium supplements if you don’t meet the required level. It is advised that 1000 mg of Calcium intake everyday is mandatory for a healthy lifestyle, which food alone can’t provide you on a daily basis. People with less density of minerals in the bones are prone to more fractures and backaches. So u have to compensate for the loss by taking Calcium supplements. Certain food products that are rich in Calcium are given below:
1 Cup of Milk : 240 mg of Calcium
1 Cup of Curd : 210 mg of Calcium
1 dish of Spinach : 73 mg of Calcium
1 dish of Soyabean : 200mg of Calcium
So better start giving your body the required level of calcium, so that you can lead a healthy lifestyle even at ur 70’s.
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