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Eating a well-balanced diet and
getting adequate calcium and vitamin D; |
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Participating in regular exercise; |
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Taking safety precautions to protect your bones
and prevent falls; |
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Avoiding smoking and the use of tobacco products |
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Avoiding the excessive consumption of alcohol |
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Maintaining normal hormonal balance in premenopausal
women; |
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Avoiding excessive dieting and excessive thinness;
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Talking to your medical professional about the
promotion of healthy bones. |