The daily calcium intake of the elderly should be no less than 1,000 mg.

As the body ages, the elderly's absorptive capacity and metabolic capacity decrease, and they are prone to calcium deficiency. The following are several calcium-supplementing foods that can be eaten together:

1. Milk and eggs: While milk and eggs can provide high-quality protein, milk contains a large amount of absorbable calcium, which can supplement calcium. .

2. Fungus and meat slices: Fungus has a nourishing effect and also contains calcium. Slices of meat provide protein. The combination of the two is suitable for the elderly

3. Pork bones can be cooked with soybeans. Not only can it nourish the kidneys, but it can also promote the healing of bone fractures. Suitable for dietary calcium supplementation.

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Osteoporosis is the most common disease among the elderly. The following healthy lifestyles can play a preventive role:

1. Middle-aged and elderly people can go to the hospital to check whether they have osteoporosis. Most patients with osteoporosis will not experience abnormal sensations or have subtle sensations in the early stages. If you want to check whether you have osteoporosis, you can go to the hospital regularly for bone density tests.

2. To prevent bone problems, strengthening physical exercise is the key. Middle-aged and elderly people can perform strength exercises 2-3 times a week to increase muscle mass; at the same time, they can perform moderate balance training to strengthen balance ability, prevent falls, and reduce the risk of fractures.

3. The elderly need to supplement an appropriate amount of vitamin D every day. It helps the body absorb and utilize calcium. It can also increase the body's muscle strength and prevent the elderly from falling. Therefore, in order to maintain bone health, middle-aged and elderly people not only need to supplement calcium, but also need vitamin D.

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