Osteoporosis

What is Osteoporosis?

• Minor bone loss

• something you only have to worry about after your 50+ yrs old

• Age-related bone loss

• Only affects women

What is NOT a contributing factor to the development of Osteoporosis?

• Being Physical Active

• Family History

• A diet low in Calcium and Vitamin D

• Excess Sodium and Caffeine intake

• decline in estrogen

Who is more likely to develop Osteoporosis?

• Men

• Women

How many people are affected?

• 10% of Adults

• 35% of Adults

• 1 million adults

• Only those who have a family history

Select where fractures most likely to occur?

• Wrist

• Hip

• Ankle

• Femur

• Spine

Select possible treatment methods?

• Healthy Diet

• doing nothing and hoping for the best

• Resistant Training

• Weight-bearing exercises

Which is NOT a way to prevent the development of Osteoporosis

• Maximizing peak bone density

• Engaging in regular physical activity

• Eating a healthy diet rich in Vitamin D and Calcium

• Nothing-you don't need to worry about it until your over 50