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60 second osteoporosis risk quiz  Offers an online 60-second osteoporosis risk quiz. The quiz is based on major risk factors for the disease, which are strong predictors of bone loss. Source: Osteoporosis Canada A provincial strategy for bone health and fracture prevention: recommendations of the Bone Health and Fracture Prevention Steering Committee  Recommends a health promotion approach to bone health. Seeks to reduce the burden of fractures and osteoporosis on the B.C. health system through the development of strategic plans and risk reduction programming. Link requires PDF reader. Source: British Columbia Ministry of Health Bone health  Provides an overview of bone health. Offers information on osteoporosis prevention and treatment for women at various life stages (adolescence, premenopause, midlife, and menopause). Source: Centre for Menstrual Cycle and Ovulation Research Calcium for your bones  Explains the importance of calcium and its role in preventing osteoporosis. Provides the daily recommended intake of calcium for different ages. Suggests good food sources of calcium and discusses calcium supplements. Offers tips for improving calcium absorption. Source: Saskatchewan Health Calcium: an essential element for bone health  Underlines the importance of calcium and vitamin D in bone maintenance. Discusses factors to consider when choosing calcium supplements. Source: Osteoporosis Canada Canada leads the way with first evidence-based guidelines for osteoporosis  Presents the key recommendations of the clinical practice guidelines on the prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of osteoporosis. Outlines the risk factors and provides recommendations on bone mineral density testing, nutrition, physical activity, and available treatment options. Provides link to the complete guidelines. Source: Osteoporosis Canada Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation  Promotes excellence in bone and joint health, mobility and function for all Canadians through the advancement of research, education, and care. Source: Canadian Orthopaedic Foundation Community-based exercise program reduces risk factors for falls in 65 to 75 year-old women with osteoporosis: randomized controlled trial  Discusses the findings of a study conducted in Vancouver where older women with osteoporosis were entered into an exercise program, and measured for improvements in their balance, flexibility and strength after participating for 20 weeks. Source: Canadian Medical Association (CMA) From: CMAJ Drug treatments  Discusses the role of drug treatments in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis. Source: Osteoporosis Canada Eating disorders and osteoporosis  Explains how individuals with eating disorders may also be at risk for osteoporosis. Includes prevention techniques. Source: BC Children's Hospital
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