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Athletic Organization Touts Calcium And Vitamin D As One Of The Four Steps To Prevent Osteoporosis

As a means of educating the public on how to prevent osteoporosis, the National Athletic Trainers' Association (NATA) is promoting a comprehensive program composed of four preventative steps. The first step states that one should consume a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D. The other steps cover recommendations for weight-bearing exercise, following a healthy lifestyle as well as bone density testing.

Source: National Athletic Trainers' Association

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