Besides calcium, there are a few other nutrients needed for bones:
- Phosphorus: dairy, yogurt
- Protein: meat, diary, yogurt
- Vitamin A: fish, dark green leafy vegetables, citrus fruit, cheese, eggs
- Vitamin B12: meat, fish, eggs, fortified cereal
- Vitamin C: essential for collagen formation. Collagen is the scaffold that bones are built on. Foods rich in Vitamin C include broccoli, bell peppers, cauliflower, kale, lemons, strawberries
- Vitamin K: broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage, olive oil, spinach
Besides calcium, there are a few other nutrients needed for bones:
Phosphorus: dairy, yogurt Protein: meat, diary, yogurt Vitamin A:
fish, dark green leafy vegetables, citrus fruit, cheese, eggs
Vitamin B12: meat, fish, eggs, fortified...
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Dr. Vonda Wright answered:Besides calcium, there are a few other nutrients needed for bones:
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