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If you are a woman, osteoporosis is something that should be on your radar--of the 44 million Americans who are at risk, 68 percent are women. Don't sit back and wait for it to happen to you--use the following tips to lower your risk!
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Answer: True. You have more calcium in your body than any other mineral--and 99 percent of it is stored in your bones. It's important to get enough for many reasons, chief among them to prevent osteoporosis. Make sure you get enough by drinking milk or calcium-fortified orange juice. Snack on low-fat cheeses or frozen yogurt and add some spinach and almonds to your salad. All will give your body a calcium boost!
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