Brian Kassa Grade 12

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Brian KassaGrade 12
Osteoporosis In A Nutshell
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What is Osteoporosis?
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Osteoporosis is a disease in which bones become
fragile and are more likely to break.

• Usually occurs in the hip, spine, and wrist

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-Hip and spine fractures are a major
concernalmost always require surgery and
hospitalization
-Spine fractures have serious consequences such
as loss of height, severe back pain deformity.
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-A major public threat for more then 28 million
Americans. 80 are women.-One of two women and
one in eight men over 50 will have osteoporosis
related fracture.-Estimated cost for
osteoporotic associated fractures is 38 million
per day
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What causes osteoporosis?
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Scientists still dont know the answer to this
question

• Suspected that while you are young body makes new
  bones faster then it breaks down old ones.
• As you age, this process slows down you start
  loosing bone faster then you can make it.
• Risk for osteoporosis depends on how much bone
  mass you attained between ages 25-35 how fast
  you loose it.

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Who is at risk for osteoporosis?
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Certain people are more likely to develop this
disease than others

• Females with thin or small frames
• Family history of osteoporosis
• Post menopause
• Anorexia Nervosa or Bulimia
• Low testosterone in men
• Inactive lifestyle

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Cont.

• Advanced age
• Diet low in calcium
• Use of certain medications
• Excessive use of alcohol
• Cigarette smoking

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Are your bones healthy?
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Are your bones healthy?
Osteoporosis
Normal bone
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• Bones are living tissue, they provide structural
  support, protect vital organs, and store calcium.
• Until age 30, we store build bone effectively.
• As aging advances, bones begin to break down
  faster than they are formed.
• Accelerates after menopause. Estrogen is the
  hormone that protects against bone loss.

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Detecting osteoporosis
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• No symptom to this disease
• Many people dont know they have it until they
  break a bone
• Bone Density Test can determine if you have this
  disease
• Determines rate of bone loss
• Predicts chances of future fractions
• Can detect osteoporosis before a fracture occurs

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The National Osteoporosis Foundation recommends
you have a bone density test if.

• You use medications that cause osteoporosis
• You have type 1 diabetes, liver disease, kidney
  disease, or a family history
• You experience early menopause
• Your post menopausal, over 50, and have at least
  one risk factor
• Your postmenopausal over 65 and never had a test.

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Facts For Teens

• Yo man, whats the fuss all about?

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Aint playin' no games

• One of two American women will get osteoporosis
• Causes bones to become soft and weak
• Fractures breaks occur during ordinary
  activities
• A.K.A Brittle Bone Disease

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Why worry now? Im still in high school.
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• ½ of adult skeleton is formed during teenage
  years
• Less than ½ of all teens get enough calcium, for
  girls about only 15 get enough
• Building bones as teenagers reduces the risk of
  bone fractures when you are older

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What are my chances of getting osteoporosis?
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• Get enough calcium?
• Smoking causes bone loss
• Teens drinking too many soft drinks drink less
  milk
• Female?
• Females 4x more likely to develop osteoporosis

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Cont.

• Race African Americans have lower risk because
  their bones are usually stronger then Caucasian
  Asians
• Family history
• Too little physical activity
• Regular physical activity that puts weight on
  your bones
• Walking
• Running
• Sports
• Dance

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You can prevent osteoporosis by

• Eating lots of calcium rich foods.
• Milk
• Yogurt cheese
• Calcium fortified foods (i.e.) orange juice
• Green leafy vegetables
• tofu
• Calcium supplements recommended during your teens
  if you dont eat dairy

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• Calcium is needed for heart muscles and nerves to
  function properly
• Inadequate amounts contribute to osteoporosis
• Appropriate calcium intake falls between
  1000-2000 mg/day
• Follow the food guide pyramid for dietary calcium
  sources

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Vitamin D is needed for calcium absorbtion

• Comes from two sources
• Sun
• Fortified dairy products
• Egg yolks
• Saltwater fish
• Liver

400-800 IU/day
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• There is no cure for osteoporosis, but several
  medications have been approved. Each stops bone
  loss, increases bone density, and reduces
  fracture risk.

Alendronate
Estrogen replacement
Raloxitene
Risedronate
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Osteoprevention check-list
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• I maintain a diet rich in calcium vitamin D.
• I engage in weight bearing exercises.
• I dont smoke and I limit my alcohol intake.
• I've considered hormone replacement or other
  medications if I'm at risk.
• Ive been educated about the risk of osteoporosis
  by this awesome slide show.

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Resources

• Clip art media
• Microsoft.com
• And special thanks to..
• Tricia Fleming, Univ. of Ks. Dietetic intern
• Tammy Beason, MS, RD Nutritional Ed. Specialist,
  Family Nutritional Education Program

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