Osteoporosis

For todays presentation…

We will be discussing • Background of

osteoporosis• Definition• Causes• Pathology • Epidemiology • Treatments

• Meal Plan• Final Questions

What is Osteoporosis?

Bone is a living tissue, that is constantly absorbed and replaced. Osteoporosis occurs when the creation of new bone does not keep up the with removal of

old bone

What Causes Osteoporosis?

• “The leading cause of Osteoporosis are a drop in estrogen in women at the time of menopause and a drop in testosterone in men. “

• Sedentary lifestyle• Vitamin D deficiency • Calcium deficiency • Eating disorders

Minor genetic components of Osteoporosis

• Mutation in genes that control bone mass and bone turnover

Pathology • No systems in the early

stages of this disease• No known causes of the

disease till fracture or signs of bone pain or tenderness

• Back pain caused by fractured or collapsed vertebra

• Stooped posture• Loss of height overtime

Epidemiology

• Osteoporosis affects men and women of all races.

• Especially in white and Asian women are at a higher risk due to menopause

• Affecting women over the age of 50 and men over age of 70

• Petites, and thin women are at a greater risk of developing this disease

• Caucasians and Asians are at increased risk of developing osteoporosis.

• African Americans have more dense bones than whites.

• Hip fractures occur about twice as frequently in white women as compared to black women.

Goals of osteoporosis treatments are to:

• Control pain from the disease

• Slow down or stop bone loss

• Prevent bone fracture with medicines that strengthen bone

• Minimize the risk of falls that might cause fractures

Lifestyle and Dietary Changes

Regular exercise reduced the likelihood of bone fractures• Weight bearing exercises that makes you work

against gravity while staying upright. Such as walking, jogging, dancing

• Resistant exercise – free weights weight• Nonimpact activities such as balance, functional, and

posture exercises also may benefit people with osteoporosis.

• Although these exercises don't build or maintain bone density, they may increase muscle strength and decrease the risk of falls and fractures.

How to stop unhealthy habits• Quit smoking• Limit alcohol intake

Dietary Changes

• At least 1,200 mg per day of calcium • 800-1000 international units of vitamin

D • Vitamin D aids in absorption of calcium• A diet that provides proper amounts of

calcium, vitamin D, and protein• Will not stop bone loss, but supplies the body

with materials to form and maintain bones

Dietary Plan - Breakfast

Day 1 Calcium Vit D Day 2 Calcium Vit D Day 3 Calcium Vit D

• Vanilla Yogurt

• 1-cup

419mg 0 Figs2-oz

90mg 0 Jamba Juice smoothiePower boost (16fl-oz)

600mg 240IU

(1)Scrambled egg

156mg 20.7IU Oatmeal1 oz

100mg 0

Fortified orange juice: 125ml

185mg 53IU •Fortified Milk: 250mg

324mg 102IU

Total: 760mg 73.7IU 514MG 102IU 600mg 240IU

Dietary Plan - Lunch

Day 1 Calcium

Vit D Day 2 Calcium Vit D Day 3 Calcium Vit D

• Salmon, cooked: 75g

196mg 247UI •Tuna, bluefin, cooked: 75g

208mg 690UI •Salmon, sockeye, canned: 75g

184mg 585UI

• White Beans: 175ml

119mg •Tofu made w/calcium sulfates: 150g

347mg •Broccoli Cooked: 125mg

85mg

•Fortified orange juice: 125ml

185mg 53UI •Fortified Milk: 250mg

324mg 102UI •Fortified Milk: 250mg

324mg 102UI

•Yogurt, plain: 175ml

290mg •Ice Cream: 125ml

97mg •Almond Butter: 2Tbsp

88mg

Total: 790mg 300UI 976mg 792UI 681mg 687UI

Dietary Plan - Dinner

Day 1 Calcium Vit D Day 2 Calcium Vit D Day 3 Calcium Vit D

•Salmon, sockeye, canned: 75g

184mg 585UI •Tuna, bluefin, cooked: 75g

208mg 690UI 16-oz spinach

60mg -

Kale8-oz

90mg Collard greens½ cup

266mg •Salmon, sockeye, canned: 75g

184mg 585UI

•Papaya 16-oz

91mg •Broccoli Cooked: 125mg

85mg •Fortified orange juice: 125ml

185mg 53UI

•Fortified orange juice: 125ml

185mg 53UI •Fortified Milk: 250mg

324mg 102UI Soft serve chocolate ice cream8-oz

84mg 22.9IU

Total: 550oz 638 883 mg 792IU 513mg 660.9IU

Questions:Which mineral deficiency

leads to Osteoporosis?

a) Vitamin Db) Ironc) Calciumd) Potassium

Questions:Women over the age

of_____ and men over the age of _____ are most

susceptible to Osteoporosis.

Questions:True or False

Weight bearing exercises has no benefit

to preventing Osteoporosis?

Finally…

• Any symptoms of Osteoporosis please call your health care provider• Greatly affects the elderly• Caused primarily of calcium

deficiency