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World Osteoporosis Day: October 20,
2006
NOF is joining organizations, companies
and individuals around the
world in supporting World Osteoporosis
Day on October 20th to help raise
awareness of the role of food and
nutrition in building and maintaining
strong bones.
NOF has prepared the following materials
and tools to help individuals take
responsibility and action to build
strong bones through a healthy
lifestyle.
Fact Sheets
Review the following
materials to better understand the
importance of nutrition and bone health
in your every day life.
What is bone?
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What you should know about calcium
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Calcium
and Vitamin D: Important at every age
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NOF's 5 Steps to Bone Health
1. Get your daily
recommended amounts of calcium and
vitamin D
2. Engage in regular
weight-bearing exercise
3. Avoid smoking and
excessive alcohol
4. Talk to your
healthcare provider about bone health
5. When appropriate,
have a bone density test and take
medication
NOF's Compliance Calendar
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Download NOF's Compliance
Calendar and track the steps you are
taking every day to improve your bone
health and prevent osteoporosis.
Calcium-rich Recipes
A healthy, balanced diet
rich in calcium and vitamin D is
essential for building strong bones and
preventing osteoporosis. Help NOF
celebrate World Osteoporosis Day by
preparing any one of these delicious,
calcium-rich recipes for you and your
family, friends or co-workers!
Invest in Your Bones: The role of
food and nutrition in building and
maintaining strong bones
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Dr. Bess Dawson-Hughes, NOF Board of
Trustees Member, released a new report,
"Invest in Your Bones," on World
Osteoporosis Day on behalf of the
International Osteoporosis Foundation.
The report is the most comprehensive,
up-to-date report on the role of food
and nutrition in building and
maintaining strong bones. Dr.
Dawson-Hughes examines how nutrition and
a healthy lifestyle can affect bone
density and a person's risk for fracture.
The report outlines adequate intake for
calcium and vitamin D, explores the role
of protein and micronutrients in
protecting bone health and addresses how dieting and
being underweight can impact bone
health.
Key messages in the
report include:
- An adequate calcium intake, which
meets the relevant dietary
recommendations in the country or
region concerned, should be ensured at
all stages of life
- Dairy foods, calcium-set tofu,
some green vegetables, nuts, and small
canned fish with soft bones provide
the most readily-available sources of
dietary calcium
- An adequate supply of vitamin D is
required, through sufficient exposure
to the sun, through diet, or through
supplements
- Adequate protein intake is
necessary. Protein malnutrition is an
important risk factor for hip
fracture, and can also contribute to
poor recovery in patients who have had
a fracture
- Excessive alcohol consumption
should be avoided
- Being underweight is a strong risk
factor for osteoporosis (body mass
index < 18.5 kg/m2)
- If on a weight-reducing diet,
ensure adequate intakes of calcium and
vitamin D, and avoid 'fad' diets in
which whole food groups are severely
restricted or eliminated
- Include plenty of fruits and
vegetables in the diet, as these are
beneficial for both bone and overall
health
- In addition to a nutritious diet,
other complementary lifestyle
practices such as taking regular
exercise and avoiding smoking help to
maintain bone density
Resources for Media
8 Common Myths of Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis Fast Facts
Click here to submit media inquiries for
NOF
Click here to submit media inquiries for
IOF
Click here for additional materials and
information on World Osteoporosis Day
from the
International Osteoporosis Foundation. |
