Bone Health


It's never too early, or too late, to make bone health a priority.  Adequate calcium and vitamin D intake as part of a balanced diet throughout life helps build and maintain strong bones and can reduce the risk of osteoporosis.  Three daily servings of low-fat or fat-free dairy foods, as recommended by the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, is an easy way to help meet calcium and vitamin D recommendations.  Teach patients simple steps they can take now to help build and maintain strong bones for life.


 Educational Materials

   30 Days of Dairy
   
   Improve Diet Quality with Dairy

   Cheese: A Valuable Source of Nutrients

   Wanted: Stronger Bones Handout

   "Power of 3" Planner

   Making the Switch to Low-fat Milk

   Escoge Bien, Vive Bien (Low-Fat Milk Education Handout in Spanish)


Related Materials:

   Lactose Intolerance Materials

   Flavored Milk Materials

   From the Surgeon General: Improving Bone Health


  







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The new MyPlate highlights low-fat and fat-free dairy; including milk, cheese and yogurt as an essential part of every meal.  Visit MyPlate.gov to learn more!





Institute of Medicine released new Dietary Reference Intakes for Calcium and Vitamin D in December 2010.  Click here to learn more.







 


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