Osteoporosis is a medical condition that causes bones to weaken, making them more prone to fractures. This means, even if a bump or fall is minor, an osteoporosis sufferer may still break a bone.Fractures (broken bones) through osteoporosis can happen in any part of the body, however the hips, wrists and spine are most commonly affected. It's estimated that the condition affects around three million people in the UK.Here we'll look at osteoporosis in more depth and explain how nutrition plays a key role in maintaining bone health.A healthy balanced diet will help you build healthy bones from an early age and maintain them throughout your life.You need sufficient calcium to keep your bones healthy and vitamin D to help your body absorb calcium.Poor bone health can cause conditions such as rickets and osteoporosis and increase the risk of breaking a bone from a fall later in life.You should be able to get all the nutrients you need for healthy bones by eating a healthy balanced diet.A good diet is only one of the building blocks for healthy bones, which also includes physical activity and avoiding certain risk factors.Get your copy today by scrolling up and clicking Buy Now to get your copy today