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The
National Osteoporosis Foundation
Announces a “Virtual” Fitness Day
(Washington,
D.C.) October 19, 2005 –
The National Osteoporosis Foundation
(NOF) is joining organizations around
the world in recognizing World
Osteoporosis Day on October 20th to help raise awareness
about the important role of exercise in
building peak bone mass and maintaining
bone health.
In the U.S., NOF is
hosting a “Virtual” Fitness Day for
anyone, anywhere, at anytime to
participate in weight-bearing activities
that improve bone strength. After
completing their chosen activities,
participants can visit
www.nof.org to share their
experiences with our virtual fitness
community. NOF hopes this day will help
all Americans commit to an active
lifestyle.
“This is the first time
that NOF has tried this particular
activity and we hope that it encourages
women and men everywhere to participate
on October 20th, but also to focus on
the ongoing importance of weight
bearing exercise in maintaining strong
bones. By registering for this
event, people are also helping support
NOF, our mission and programs,” said
Judith Cranford, Executive Director of
NOF.
An estimated 44 million
American men and women ages 50 and older
either have or are at risk for
osteoporosis, according to NOF
prevalence statistics. One in two women
and one in four men in this age group
will break a bone due to osteoporosis.
Osteoporosis, or porous
bone, is a disease characterized by low
bone mass and structural deterioration
of bone tissue, leading to bone
fragility and an increased
susceptibility to fractures, especially
of the hip, spine and wrist, although
any bone can be affected.
To register for “Virtual”
Fitness Day, visit NOF’s Web site at
www.nof.org. In support of NOF,
registration is $20 and all registrants
will receive a “Virtual” Fitness Day
t-shirt.
About NOF: Established in
1984, the National Osteoporosis
Foundation is the nation’s leading
voluntary health organization solely
dedicated to osteoporosis and bone
health. NOF is working to make bone
health a reality and a lifelong priority
for all individuals through programs of
awareness, public and health
professional education, advocacy and
research.
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