If a patient’s diet does not include enough calcium to replace what is used, the body will take calcium away from the bones, which weakens them and makes them more likely to fracture. Surprisingly, it is estimated that 70% of people do not get enough calcium in their diet, which has different effects on different age and population groups.

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