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Osteoporosis Health Center

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Health Quiz

Are You Doing Enough to Protect Your Bones From Osteoporosis?

Do you have a history of osteoporosis in your family?

Yes

No

I'm not sure
Are you taking medicine that may weaken bones, like corticosteroid medications?

Yes

No

I'm not sure
Do you smoke?

Yes

No

I did, but stopped
Do you regularly have more than one alcoholic drink a day?

Yes

No

I did, but stopped
Do you do weight-bearing and muscle-strengthening exercises on most days of the week?

Yes

No

I'm not sure
Do you take calcium supplements every day?

Yes

No

Sometimes, but not every day
Do you eat three servings of dairy every day?

Yes

No

Sometimes, but not every day
Do you take medication to preserve bone strength?

Yes

No

I'm not sure

Reviewed by Brunilda Nazario, MD on January 06, 2009

Sources: Sources

Sources:

National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases (NIAMS). WebMD Menopause Health Center. Cleveland Clinic. Office of Dietary Supplements, National Institutes of Health. WebMD: "Alcohol and Osteoporosis."

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