The National Osteoporosis Foundation (NOF) is releasing its new Clinician’s Guide to Prevention and Treatment of Osteoporosis representing a major breakthrough in the way healthcare providers evaluate and treat people with low bone mass or osteoporosis and the risk of fractures.
The NOF summarizes universal recommendations in its 5 Steps to Bone Health. These 5 Steps advise people to:
1. Get the daily recommended amounts of calcium and vitamin D.
2. Engage in regular weight-bearing and muscle-strengthening exercise.
3. Avoid smoking and excessive alcohol.
4. Talk to your healthcare provider about bone health.
5. Have a bone density test and take medication when appropriate.
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