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Osteoporosis

Do all you can to keep your bones healthy. Find a variety of information, tips and hints for preventing or reducing your risk for osteoporosis.

Kids and Their Bones: A Guide for Parents
HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

Parents, find out what you can do now to keep your kids' bones strong as they get older.

Osteoporosis
HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases National Resource Center

Learn about the prevention, detection and treatment of osteoporosis.

Osteoporosis and Asian American Women
HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases National Resource Center

Also in PDF|151 KB.

Osteoporosis in Men
HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases National Resource Center

Osteoporosis is a concern for men as well as women. Find out more. Also in PDF|161 KB.

Vitamin A and Bone Health
HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases

Discover the importance of Vitamin A in your diet as well as food sources and recommended intakes.

What People Need to Know about Osteoporosis
HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases, Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases National Resource Center

Find information about osteoporosis concerns as related to other health conditions, including anorexia nervosa, lactose intolerance, diabetes, lupus and smoking.

Osteoporosis
HHS, National Institutes of Health, National Library of Medicine, MedlinePlus

Find information on osteoporosis, including diagnosis, diet changes, and more.

Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet: Calcium
HHS, National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements

Read about the mineral calcium and its health benefits, food sources, and recommended daily intake.

Magnesium - Fact Sheet for Consumers
HHS, National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements

Read about the mineral magnesium and its health benefits, food sources, and recommended daily intake.

Vitamin D - Fact Sheet for Consumers
HHS, National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements

Read about vitamin D and its health benefits, food sources, and recommended daily intake.