We wanted to do this project because people don't really pay attention to their bones and there are a lot of bone diseases people are getting nowadays, especially older people because they probably didn't have a well balanced diet when they were younger or didn't participate in weight bearing exercises early in life or they would lose bone minerals. If we didn't take care of our bones  we'd be like jelly and have no structure we wouldn't be able to do anything physical. Also are blood flow, lungs, nerves, (and are bones protected are vital organs) organs , and all of that would be blocked and squeezed.  So basically  what we're trying to do is spread awareness that humans could be healthy and active throughout life.

 

How we got all these answers 

When we did the research  we found totally different answers than the conclusion. We were not sure how to tell the truth until we checked multiple  sites to see if  the information was true so we needed proof from  professionals so we decided to interview doctors that study about health and that includes bone health. We got some different information than the research we did on google. The questions we asked were: does age matter for bone density, does diet matter for bone density, if we didn’t drink milk would it be easier to break bones, how does calcium work, what milk is the healthiest for bones,are lactose or non intolerance bones more fragile .

Does age matter for bone density 

According to our research when you're between the age 25 and 30 is when your bones are the strongest. When you hit the age of  40 you lose bone mass especially women after they are done with their menstrual cycle because their bone loses calcium and other minerals . If you participate in weight bearing exercises regularly such as: walking, dancing, elliptical training machines, climbing stairs, gardening and you have a well balanced diet the process will be slower. When your muscles, bone, and joints change it affects  your posture and walk that leads to weakness and slow movement.

 

Are  lactose or non lactose bone more fragile

According to our research lactose intolerants may have less bone strength and mass because they can’t produce milk like non lactose intolerants can. Lactose intolerants also have a higher chance of getting osteoporosis which happens when  mineral density and bone mass shrinks, or when the structure and strength of your bone change. Half of the women population have a fracture located in their  hip,wrist, vertebra, a bone located in your spine .They also need to pay extra attention so that they are getting enough dietary calcium they need, example: tofu, sardines, almonds, figs, canned salmon, kale, lentils and beans,and soya beans.

 

Does diet matter

It’s important to have a well balanced diet. You can also have strong bones by eating a lot of vitamin d. 

If you don’t have a well balanced diet you can lose bone and all the minerals you need for  your bones that could give you a risk of getting osteoporosis. If you get all the nutrients you need you can have health benefits and have all the nutrients you need for maximum bone strength (such as calories, protein, calcium, and vitamin D). If a child doesn’t get enough of the vitamin d they need, it can cause them to get rickets.

 

 Would it be easier to break bones if we didn’t drink milk?

According to are research 

Fracture rates have been high,  fractures have usually been happening on your arm or hip. People who’ve been drinking milk every single day professionals are not seeing a difference in fracture rates.  The men  population are most likely to get fractures because they take bigger risks and play different sports than women . After the age of 45 a woman especially has it after they have done their menstrual cycle because they lose calcium from their bones.  

 

How does calcium help our bones

Calcium hardens and strengthens bones. Humans can not make calcium. If you want strong bones you can get your calcium from drinks and foods. Those elements make your bones and teeth( teeth are stronger than bone because of the enamel the outer covering of your tooth) stronger. Also those elements can make your bones less likely to break.

 

What milk is the best for bones 

For this research question we got four different answers. First answer was that skim, cows, nonfat, and hemp milk  were the healthiest for bones. Skim and nonfat have all the milk fat removed. It has more calories and a higher percentage of calcium by weight. A cup of skim milk contains 325 mg of calcium. That third of daily calcium an adult needs. Cow milk is high in protein and nutrients that support a healthy bone and healthy body. Hemp milk helps strengthen bone, muscles, and teeth . Hemp milk has more protein and is healthier  than other plant based milk but it depends what brand it's from. Hemp milk also can boost your immune system and brain, it can help your body fight off diseases. That's how healthy it is.

 

 

 

Does age matter for bone density 

According to our research when you're between the age 25 and 30 is when your bones are the strongest. When you hit the age of  40 you lose bone mass especially women after they are done with their menstrual cycle because their bone loses calcium and other minerals . If you participate in weight bearing exercises regularly such as: walking, dancing, elliptical training machines, low impact aerobics, climbing stairs, gardening and you have a well balanced diet the process will be slower. When your muscles, bone, and joints change it affects  your posture and walk that leads to weakness and slow movement.

 

Are  lactose or non lactose bone more fragile

According to our research lactose intolerants may have less bone strength and mass because they can’t produce milk like non lactose intolerants can. Lactose intolerants also have a higher chance of getting osteoporosis which happens when  mineral density and bone mass shrinks, or when the structure and strength of your bone change. Half of the women population have a fracture located in their  hip,wrist, vertebra, a bone located in your spine .They also need to pay extra attention so that they are getting enough dietary calcium, for example: tofu, sardines, almonds, figs, canned salmon, kale, lentils and beans,and soya beans. 

Does diet matter

It’s important to have a well balanced diet. You can also have strong bones by eating a lot of vitamin d. Every adult should be taking vitamin d every single day. You can take your entire daily dose of vitamin d and it's safe. Having a well balanced diet is good/ important throughout life. If you have a well balanced diet with good nutrition you can have health benefits and all the nutrients you need for maximum bone strength. Example: Calcium, protein, calories, and vitamin d.

 

 Would it be easier to break bones if we didn’t drink milk?

According to are research 

Fracture rates have been high,  fractures have usually been happening on your arm or hip. People who’ve been drinking milk every single day professionals are not seeing a difference in fracture rates.  The men  population are most likely to get fractures because they take bigger risks and play different sports than women . After the age of 45 women especially have it after they have done their menstrual cycle because they lose calcium from their bones.  

 

How does calcium help our bones

Calcium hardens and strengthens bones. Humans can not make calcium. If you want strong bones you can get your calcium from drinks and foods. Those elements make your bones and teeth( teeth are stronger than bone because of the enamel the outer covering of your tooth) stronger. Also those elements can make your bones less likely to break.

 

What milk is the best for bones and which is the healthiest? 

Hemp milk is the healthiest milk. It produces acids that do not produce in the human body. You must get them from food first. Hemp milk can also boost your brain health and hemp seeds protect your brain/boost the immune system. This can prevent early brain problems/help the body fight with early bone diseases.

Does age matter conclusion 

According to doctors we interviewed when you hit the age 20. It’s very important for humans to practicapite weight bearing exercises for that you could build bone back up but if you don’t you could lose bone mineral and bone. It’s important to do weight bearing exercise 30 minutes everyday so that you can have maximum bone strength earlier in life .

 

Are non lactose or lactose bones more fragile

According to the doctors we interviewed 

Calcium is an element that can help strengthen bones. Calcium isn’t just for lactose containing foods or milk. You can get calcium from foods that don’t contain dairy but contain calcium. Lactose intolerants can have as strong bones as non lactose by eating other food elements. The doctors we interviewed recommended a cite where you can see if your getting the dietary calcium you need and for your age: https://osteoporosis.ca/calcium-calculator/ 

 

Does diet matter for bone density 

According to the doctors we interviewed. 

Having a well balanced diet is good for bone strength and for that you can participate in weight bearing exercises . Vitamin d is a fat soluble so that means it can dissolve in fats and oils. Every adult should be taking a source of vitamin d every single day. You can take your entire daily dose of vitamin d one day of the week and it's safe 

 

If we didn’t drink milk would it be easier to break your bones 

According to the doctors we interviewed 

Milk is a part of bone health but it is not overall bone health. There are other elements such as: milk, vitamin d, and exercise are things we can control. Some things that can make you have a high risk of getting a bone fractures/diseases such as: smoking can make you have a high chance of getting osteoporosis, when your done your menstrual cycle  bone density decreases, when your on medication it can cause bone loss, and some medical conditions it can affect the structure of your bones and they can become weak which means they will be more likely to break, all those elements play a part in overall bone health.

 

How does calcium help our bones?

According to the Harvard cite we looked into

Calcium helps strengthen and harden bones and we can’t make calcium in our body’s ourselves. We need to get them from foods and drinks. If you have broken bones or fractures and you get the calcium you need and nutrients it can repair it. It’s better to eat low fat dairy food items with calcium and vitamin d. If you get about 800 mg of calcium a day it can increase bone density. Apparently a lot of people think that osteoporosis only affects women but men too.

 

What milk is the healthiest for your bones and why?

 According to the site we’ve looked into it depends on your diet for what milk could be the best for you. People stick with cow, skim, and low fat milk. It also gives a higher amount of calcium than other milks. It also depends if you’re allergic or not. Plant based and organic milks are probably the best options because they give a high amount of vitamin d and calcium. Milk isn’t the only thing that makes your bones healthier or stronger. There are many other elements such as your leafy green or fortified drinks and weight bearing exercises.

 

• https://osteoporosis.ca/calcium-calculator/ 
• Milk and Osteoporosis — Is Dairy Really Good for Your Bones?
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Thanks to dr. Megan Crosby & Dr. Steven lopushinsky they allowed us to interview them and not just get all are information of google/internet. Thanks to Ms. Godau who allowed us to stay in at lunch recess to work on our trifold and gave us ideas such as Ms. Phillips& Ms. V. Thanks to my mom for giving me ideas too.