A nurse's mother leans forward and says,"My best friend fell the other day and now she's in the hospital.I'm really worried about getting osteoporosis.What do you think I should do?" What should the nurse recommend?

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It is estimated that one of every two American women older than 50 years will experience an osteoporosis-related fracture in her lifetime.Primary prevention activities include a diet rich in calcium and vitamin D; exposure to sunlight for 20 minutes a day; exercise,especially weight-bearing activities such as walking,running,stair climbing,and weight lifting,to improve bone density; limiting alcohol consumption; and avoiding smoking.Use of hormone replacement therapy and consumption of green leafy vegetables are not related to decreasing the risk of developing osteoporosis.

A Nurse's Mother Leans Forward and Says,"My Best Friend Fell