With FRAX score <20%, what is the recommended intake of calcium and vitamin D?

With FRAX score <20%, what is the recommended intake of calcium and vitamin D?

• A. 800 mg calcium and 400 IU vitamin D
• B. 1200 mg calcium and 800 IU vitamin D
• C. 600 mg calcium and 1000 IU vitamin D
• D. 1600 mg calcium and 1000 IU vitamin D

Answer: (B)

Focus on optimizing bone health with everyday nutrition. When fracture risk is assessed as low (FRAX score under 20%), the goal is to provide adequate calcium and vitamin D to support bone strength without resorting to high-dose or unnecessary supplementation. Calcium is the main building block for bone, and vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium and maintain bone remodeling. For adults 50 and older, the standard preventive targets are about 1200 mg of calcium daily and 800–1000 IU of vitamin D daily. The chosen intake fits this guidance: 1200 mg of calcium paired with 800 IU of vitamin D provides enough calcium to support bone mineralization and enough vitamin D to optimize absorption, aligning with typical recommendations for this age group and risk level. Lower calcium amounts or lower vitamin D amounts may fail to meet the preventive needs for bone health, while excessive calcium without clear added benefit in low-risk individuals is generally not necessary.

Focus on optimizing bone health with everyday nutrition. When fracture risk is assessed as low (FRAX score under 20%), the goal is to provide adequate calcium and vitamin D to support bone strength without resorting to high-dose or unnecessary supplementation. Calcium is the main building block for bone, and vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium and maintain bone remodeling.

For adults 50 and older, the standard preventive targets are about 1200 mg of calcium daily and 800–1000 IU of vitamin D daily. The chosen intake fits this guidance: 1200 mg of calcium paired with 800 IU of vitamin D provides enough calcium to support bone mineralization and enough vitamin D to optimize absorption, aligning with typical recommendations for this age group and risk level.

Lower calcium amounts or lower vitamin D amounts may fail to meet the preventive needs for bone health, while excessive calcium without clear added benefit in low-risk individuals is generally not necessary.