Osteoporosis FAQs

Osteoporosis and Menopause

Bone loss due to decline in estrogen is the leading cause of osteoporosis in women

Bone Mass

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

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