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Some experts have proved that eating more fruits can enhance bone density. But the study also says that most people don't meet the recommended amount of more than five servings of fruit a day.
British researchers surveyed 237 teenagers, 120 young women and 143 elderly people. Participants underwent bone mineral density scanning and kept a seven-day diet diary. The researchers found that teenagers and elderly women who eat more fruits have higher bone density than those who seldom eat fruits.
As early as 1990, the World Health Organization advised a person to eat at least five servings of fruit every day, but in this study, only a quarter of teenagers, 38% of young women and 50% of the elderly have achieved this goal. The oldest group of women are most likely to reach the goal of five servings a day.
According to the US government website "Eat five to nine servings a day to make your body healthier", the amount of one serving of fruit is much smaller than most people think. For example, if you have a glass of 100% orange juice and a banana for breakfast, a salad and an apple for lunch, and vegetables for dinner. In this way, you can reach the goal of five servings of fruit a day.
Diet is not the only factor affecting bone mineral density. For example, smoking can also weaken bones, as well as sports activities such as weightlifting. ...