Osteoporosis FAQs
Osteoporosis and Menopause
Bone loss due to decline in estrogen is the leading cause of osteoporosis in women
Diagnosing Osteoporosis
If osteoporosis is painless, how do I know if my bones are healthy?
Keeping Bones Strong -The Keys to Prevention
- The importance of calcium and vitamin D as part of a healthy diet
- The value of weight-bearing exercise
- Making lifestyle changes
- Medications that prevent bone loss
The Importance of Calcium
Optimal Daily Calcium Intake*
| Age Group (in years) | Calcium (in milligrams) |
| 1 – 5 6 – 10 11 – 24 |
800 800 – 1200 1200 – 1500 |
| Men 25 – 50 Over 65 |
1000 1500 |
| Women 25 – 50 50 – 65 taking estrogen 50 – 65 not taking estrogen Over 65 Pregnant or nursing |
1000 1000 1500 1500 1200 – 1500 |
Reference:
* Optimal Daily Calcium Intake. NIH Consensus Statement 1994