Question 4 of 19

Sorry, that is a false statement.

There is no evidence that an individual can increase bone density by pursuing walking, even for long distances. Walking is considered to be low impact and does not involve weight bearing, which is needed for prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. Exercises that use muscles against gravity or weight will help to build bone.

Load-bearing exercises such as jogging, step-aerobics and weight lifting are ideal for strengthening bones. These types of load-bearing exercises need to be performed at least 5 times per week, for 30 - 60 minutes, although the time can be broken up into smaller bouts of exercise throughout the day.