Osteoporosis

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Osteoporosis
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Osteoporosis Facts

• Can occur at any age.
• Threatens 44 million Americans
• Not just a Womans Disease
• Develops slowly and often has no symptoms

A
B
C
A. Normal Spine B. Moderately Osteoporotic
Spine C. Severely Osteoporotic Spine
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Osteoporosis In The Vertebrae
Vertebra bone with osteoporosis demonstrates
decreased bone mass
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Risk Factors

• Tobacco and alcohol use.
• Lifelong diet with low Calcium and Vitamin D.
• Inactive Lifestyle.
• Decreased hormone levels.
• Low testosterone levels in men

• Age and body shape
• Gender
• Race
• Frame size
• Family history
• Long-term use of certain medications
• Eating disorders

Normal Bone Density
Osteoporotic Bone Density
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Signs Symptoms

• None
• Prior fractures (wrist, spine, hip, etc.)
• Swelling and joint pain
• Kyphosis (hunchback)
• Sloping shoulders
• Back pain

• Height loss
• Curve in the back

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Prevention

• Keep physically active.
• Aerobic activity weight bearing exercise.
• Dont smoke.
• Drink alcohol in moderation.
• Eat a healthy diet that has adequate Calcium and
  Vitamin D
• Vitamin A, C, Magnesium, and zinc, as well as
  protein help build strong bones, too.
• Include lean meat, fish, green leafy vegetables,
  and oranges.
• Make your home safe by reducing the chances of
  falling.

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Calcium Requirements
10-15 minutes of sunlight to the skin 2-3
time a week will give you enough Vitamin D A
serving size of Vitamin D rich food 3 ½ oz
Salmon 1 egg (in Yolk) 1 cup of Vitamin D
fortified dairy
A serving size of Calcium rich food 3 cup of
Broccoli 1 cup (8 ounces) of milk 1 cup of fat
free yogurt 1 to 1.5 ounces of cheese
Information obtained from the National Dairy
Council
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For More Information on Osteoporosis

• National Osteoporosis Foundation
  http//www.nof.org/
• CDC Bone Health Campaign http//www.cdc.gov/nccdph
  p/dnpa/bonehealth/
• National Dairy Council http//www.nationaldairycou
  ncil.org/NationalDairyCouncil/
• The Office of Women's Health http//www.4woman.gov
  /owh/
• Kid's Health http//www.kidshealth.org/index.html