Eating Honey Bone

Bone disease or osteoporosis in the future will be one of serious diseases among the inhabitants of Asia. By 2050 an estimated 50 percent of cases of osteoporosis in the world will occur in Asia. In addition to its life expectancy, the higher the population, an unhealthy lifestyle is also a trigger.


In fact, osteporosis actually very easily prevented, by maintaining bone health since a young age. By running the sports activity and good nutrition, calcium, plus exposure to morning sunlight is sufficient for vitamin D production in the body, it can strengthen bones.


According dr.Fiastuti Witjaksono, Sp.GK, a nutritionist from the Faculty of Medicine, University of Indonesia, to maintain bone health should begin since childhood. "Once we entered the age of 30 years, bone density will be reduced because of bone regeneration cycle speeds slower than on the process of destruction," he said.


Associated with nutritional needs, nutritional diasup Fiastuti explained should not be excessive and the principles of balanced nutrition. "When we are eating too much fat, it will bind with calcium, thus inhibiting the absorption of calcium," he explained in the Warning event with 10 Years of Cooperation Anlene Perwatusi in Jakarta some time ago.


Protein also should not be excessive because it will cause excess calcium expenditure. "Also avoid foods that contain high sodium or salt because it will increase spending on calcium," he said.


Strong bones should also be supported with calcium and vitamin D intake is adequate. In Indonesia, the calcium intake is still considered low. Until now, the average calcium intake of Indonesian society is known about 254 mg per day, still far below international standards that recommend the consumption of calcium for adults of 1000-1200 mg per day.
"Calcium is plentiful source, but is easily absorbed by the body are derived from milk because of lactose," added the doctor of Siloam Semanggi MRCCC this.
However, consumption of calcium alone is not enough, without a corresponding offset sport. Appropriate exercise is to support the body weight (weight bearing) for example, walking or lifting weights.