Out of the total $1.32M R&D budget, The College of Wooster invested $407,000 in Physical Sciences (30.8% of the total fund). This is 95.4% less than an average research university's investment size in the field of Physical Sciences (average: $8.8M).
1 A diet low in calcium and vitamin D makes you more prone to bone loss. 2  Medication use. 3  Some medicines increase the risk of osteoporosis. 4  Activity level. 5  Lack of exercise or long-term bed rest can cause weak bones. 6  Smoking. 7  Cigarettes are bad for bones, and the heart, and lungs, too. 8  Drinking alcohol.
When you have osteoporosis your bones are weak and thin from a loss of calcium. Weak bones can break more easily than strong bones. Calcium is also used in other parts of your body. It helps your muscles work and your heartbeat. *This includes sources of calcium from food and supplements.Milk and milk alternatives are excellent sources of calcium. If you do not include milk or milk alternatives in your diet, there are other foods which contain calcium as well.This table will show you which foods are a source of calcium.t helps your muscles work and your heartbeat. *This includes sources of calcium from food and supplements. Milk and milk alternatives are excellent sources of calcium. If you do not include milk or milk alternatives in your diet, there are other foods which contain calcium as well.