Osteoporosis is known to be an ageing-related disease, but few may know the fight against it begins in the teenage years.
Osteoporosis, which means porous bones, is a condition that leads to weak and brittle bones. The great danger here is that it is a "silent disease" - there are usually no signs and symptoms in the early stages.
Bone mass typically peaks at around the age of 30, after which we tend to lose bone faster than we can replace it.
At risk are women, those of slender build, and older people of both genders (over 65 years of age). With increased lifespans, the problem is expected to get more serious.
As the disease progresses, one may experience back pain, loss of height with a stooped posture and humped back, as well as fractures of the hips, spine, wrists or other bones.
Hip fractures are especially serious. The sobering facts? One in three people with hip fractures suffers considerable loss of function and becomes dependent on others. One in five dies within a year.
It is therefore important that people start building up their bone mass from young, and diet plays a key role in this. While losing bone as we age is inevitable, weak and brittle bones are definitely not.
Getting enough calcium and vitamin D will help one maximise bone stores when we are young and keeps us strong into our old age by slowing down bone loss.
Dairy has proven to be a good nutritional solution in the fight to keep bones strong and healthy. With busy lifestyles, it can be hard to get all the nutrients we need on a daily basis.
Milk then makes our lives considerably easier as it is rich in calcium and vitamin D, among other nutrients. It is recommended that those aged 10 to 18, as well as those who are 51 and older, take in 1000 mg of calcium a day. For those aged 19 to 50, the recommended daily intake of calcium is 800 mg*.
Milk plays an important role in maintaining a healthy diet and meeting calcium needs. And those who like fresh milk will be happy to hear of Dutch Lady's latest offering.
A leading brand in the dairy market, Dutch Lady has launched its Fresh Milk range, enriched with a unique blend of nutrients called Active-CareTM that contains the following:
Protein – to build body tissues, essential for growth and development
Calcium – to build strong bones and teeth, and maintain bone density
Vitamin B2 – needed for energy production
Choline – studies indicate it plays a role in the development of memory
Besides the original version, Dutch Lady Fresh Milk is also available in delicious chocolate and strawberry flavours, as well as in a low-fat version for those watching their calories. Dutch Lady Fresh Milk is available at all leading supermarkets and hypermarkets.
So make Dutch Lady a part of your life today and provide the right choice of nutrition for yourself and your family!
*Health Promotion Board (www.hpb.gov.sg)
About Friesland Foods
Royal Friesland Foods, the parent company based in Europe, has a history of more than 125 years.
Friesland Foods Singapore is its wholly-owned subsidiary, and has been established for more than 50 years.
The Dutch Lady brand has gained Singaporeans’ trust over generations, and is synonymous with quality dairy products that are full of nutrition and ideal for everyone in the family. Today, a brand new generation of young consumers is spoilt for choice with Dutch Lady’s extensive range of dairy products which spans from UHT milk, to Latte, fresh milk, and even yoghurt.
The company has cooperative roots – dairy farmers own the company and are its suppliers of milk. This guarantees commitment and quality in the production chain.
