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Science Lends a Modern Twist to Mom's Health Advice about Maintaining Bone Health
Does Mom know best when it comes to good health? According to a 2006 survey from the National Women's Health Resource Center (NWHRC), adult women credit their mothers as the primary influence for shaping their life-long approach to healthy living. "Mothers have long been considered the source of health information in many families," says Elizabeth Battaglino, RN, Director of Marketing and Consumer Affairs for the NWHRC. "For this reason, it is more important than ever for mothers to practice a healthy lifestyle that they can pass on to their children."
Among the top wisdoms women recall hearing from mom include the importance of drinking your milk to build strong bones. Given the fact that 8 million women in the United States today have osteoporosis and one out of every two women are at risk for developing the disease during their lifetime, science has proven that mom's advice was sound.
Bone health remains one of the most important health concerns for adult women. Seventy-five percent of women responding to the survey believe that they either have or believe they are at risk of developing osteoporosis. The growing concern today is that many women today simply don't get the recommended calcium they need from their diet alone. Armed with updated health tips, women can improve their own health regimens and set good examples for their families.
Miriam Nelson, PhD, author of the Strong Women series of books, Director of the Center for Physical Activity and Nutrition and Associate Professor of Nutrition at the Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy at Tufts University offers tips that busy women can easily incorporate into their lifestyles to maintain bone health:
Fill Your Calcium Quota
Milk and dairy products aren't the only sources of calcium available. Don't forget other nutritional options rich in calcium including salmon, sardines, tofu, red beans, and green vegetables such broccoli and kale. These foods offer not only a healthy alternative to dairy products, but a nutritious addition to a balanced diet.
Choose The Right Calcium For You
Not all calcium combinations are the same. Calcium citrate, the calcium found in Citracal®, offers an advantage over other available calcium combinations. It offers busy women more flexibility because it can be taken with or without meals.
Dr. Nelson believes that women today have better options to help maintain good health. "Women today may be less inclined to drink a glass of milk, especially if they are dieting." Dr. Nelson continued, "The good news is that women have more sources for calcium. For example, women can take calcium citrate, which can be taken without food."
Take Time to Flex
Regular exercise can help make strong bones a reality. While it may take plenty of self-discipline and determination, the benefits of exercise in maintaining bone health and preventing osteoporosis are significant. New emphasis has been given to weight-bearing exercises to help increase bone strength, so be sure to take time to flex those muscles.
