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Osteoporosis or decreased bone mineral density, which affect many elderly people with greater incidence in postmenopausal women is a major health problem. More and more older people with brittle bones that can break easily with minor trauma. One of the most common injuries in elderly hip fracture is, its consequences can be frightening, dying between 10 to 20% more than expected for their age, and up to 50% are disabled. Prevention and treatment of osteoporosis are essential for maintaining good quality of life.

The habitual consumption of varied menus are the basis of plant products, along with moderate consumption of foods high in animal protein, accompanied by a glass of wine and topped with a juice rich in polyphenols or tea, can help prevent osteoporosis throughout life, besides being beneficial for general health.

Osteoporosis is a decrease in bone mass and mechanical strength resulting in susceptibility to fractures. It is the primary cause of bone fractures in women after menopause and the elderly in general.

Osteoporosis does not have a definite beginning and, until recently, the first visible sign of the disease used to be a fracture of the hip, wrist or vertebral body that causes pain or deformity.

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Osteoporosis is a serious disease, both for its implications as its frequency is increasing mainly due to an aging population. In osteoporosis, Prevention is the key. It can act at three levels: diet, exercise and lifestyle.

Diet

All Public Health International Agencies agree that diet is critical in preventing osteoporosis. Many studies emphasize the relationship between calcium intake and decreased number of fractures (especially hip). This relationship is maintained throughout life, and is especially important at certain stages, such as childhood, adolescence and menopause ..

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