Chatty, that was the same information I had always come across (us big girls were likely to have fewer bone density problem) However, I got a shock when I did a bone density screening and was found to be well below average. I like milk, I love cheese and yogurt. I take a calcium supplement. Every step I take is a weight bearing exercise! Anyway, the folks doing the screening gave some suggestions (adding magnesium to my supplement) and are planning to do a return performance some time this month. I have been absolutely faithful to my calcium and magnesium so maybe that has helped after about 6 weeks... If not, to the Doc I go! No broken hip for me, if I can help it!