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Prevention
Building strong bones throughout the early years is the best defense against osteoporosis. There are four steps to prevent osteoporosis:
- A balanced diet rich in calcium and vitamin D
- Weight-bearing exercise
- Healthful lifestyle (eg, no smoking, drinking alcohol in moderation)
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Bone density testing and medications where appropriate:
- Fosamax
- Actonel
- Evista
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