Question

___________ intake needs to be increased to prevent osteoporosis in later life
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Answer 1

Answer:

Ensure a healthy diet which includes enough calcium and protein, two key nutrients for bone health.

Get enough vitamin D - made in the skin after exposure to sunlight, the average young adult needs about 15 minutes of daily sun exposure.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

Due to the relative lack of vitamin D-containing foods, supplements of vitamin D are often necessary to achieve an adequate intake. The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) recommends an intake of 800 to 1000 international units (IU) of vitamin D3 per day for adults over age 50 (NOF 2008).