Thin bones
Sir, — Professor Beaven (“The Press,” December 20) states that thin bones are a health hazard for the old. Bones need not become thin with age; this is only the accumulative result of eating foods so deficient that bone strength is not maintained. Where the diet is adequate the bones become stronger and harder with age. It would be unwise for elderly people to take their grandchildren’s fluoride, tablets, advised by Professor Beaven. Many elderly people drink countless cups of tea, and tea is high in natural fluoride. Nor is milk the answer. They would need to drink 2 quarts a day to get 2gms which is the required dailv amount. Milk is very mucuo’s. forming, and many old people suffer from bronchial conditions. Calcium tablets should be taken every day. These will also help the memory, and ensure a good night’s sleep. — Yours, etc., PAMELA PHIPPS. December 20, 1980.
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