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Get Enough Calcium and Vitamin D Each Day
Bones are made of calcium. Check this chart to see how much calcium you need each day. You can get calcium from:
- Low-fat or non-fat milk and yogurt
- Almonds
- Broccoli and greens
- Tofu
- Orange juice with added calcium
- Calcium pills
Vitamin D helps your body use calcium. Both vitamin D and calcium are needed for strong bones. Check this chart to see how much vitamin D you need each day. Your body makes vitamin D when you are out in the sun. You can also get vitamin D from:
- Salmon
- Milk and some yogurt (check the label)
- Vitamin D pills
