Osteoporosis and Bone Health
- Arthritis Foundation
http://www.arthritis.org/
This is the web site of the Arthritis Foundation. It provides up to date information
on the various forms of arthritis, research, information about the organization.
You can perform a search to locate information you may be looking for.
- Bone Builders
http://ag.arizona.edu/maricopa/fcs/bb/aboutus.html
Bone Builders is a community-based osteoporosis prevention education program
for women and older men in Arizona.
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
http://www.cdc.gov/
- Nutrition and Physical Activity, National Bone Health Campaign™
- Bone Health
http://www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/bonehealth/bonehealth.htm
- Powerful Bones, Powerful Girls
http://www.cdc.gov/powerfulbones/
The National Bone Health Campaign™
uses a social marketing approach to promote optimal bone health among
girls 9 - 12 years. Resources for this campaign include a Web site for
girls, and print materials, radio and print advertisements for girls and
parents. This campaign is a result of a partnership between two agencies
of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (the Centers for Disease
Control and Prevention and the Office on Women's Health), and the National
Osteoporosis Foundation and answer section, links to other sites, and
resources.
- Dairy Council of California
http://www.dairycouncilofca.org/
Nutrition education materials, with information on physical activity, calcium
milk, osteoporosis, prenatal nutrition and the food pyramid, provided for
health professionals and educators.
- Doctor's Guide, Personal Edition - Osteoporosis
http://www.docguide.com/news/content.nsf/PatientResAllCateg/Osteoporosis
The Doctor's Guide to the Internet provides the latest medical news and information
for patients or friends/parents of patients diagnosed with osteoporosis. Find
the latest in medical news and alerts, osteoporosis information, discussion
groups, newsgroups and other related sites.
- Gerontological Nutritionists (GN)
http://www.fiu.edu/~gn/
Gerontological Nutritionists Dietetic Practice Group consists of registered
dietitians and dietetic technicians registered who are interested in gerontology
and nutrition.
- International Bone and Mineral Society (IBMS)
http://www.ibmsonline.org/
IBMS is a non-profit organization for promoting the knowledge of basic biology
and clinical science of the skeleton and mineral metabolism.
- National Institute of Arthritis and Musculoskeletal and Skin Diseases
(NIAMS) - Health Topics, Osteoporosis
http://www.niams.nih.gov/hi/topics/osteoporosis/opbkgr.htm
- National Institutes of Health, Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases
- National Resource Center (NIH ORBD~NRC)
http://www.osteo.org/
A searchable database is available online. This site provides resources on
bone health information, fact sheets, newsletters, special initiatives, bone
links and more.
- National Osteoporosis Foundation
http://www.nof.org/
This is the web site of the National Osteoporosis Foundation. Information
on osteoporosis, news and events, news releases, prevention and other links
can be researched.
- NebFacts - Food Guide Pyramid for Older Adults
http://www.ianr.unl.edu/pubs/foods/nf130.htm
This web site contains information on the Nebraska Cooperative Extension Service
Food Guide Pyramid publication for older adults. It can be printed from the
Internet.
- Osteoporosis and Spine Fracture Information Hub
http://www.spine-health.com/osteoporosis/index.html
In-depth, peer-reviewed information about osteoporosis and spine
fractures to help people with back pain.
- Osteoporosis Prevention Using Soy (OPUS)
www.bcm.tmc.edu/cnrc/OPUS/
This multi-state, clinical research project entitled Osteoporosis Prevention
Using Soy (OPUS) to determine the beneficial effects of soy isoflavones is
under the direction of Dr. William Wong, Baylor College of Medicine. This
project was supported by Initiative for Future Agriculture and Food Systems
Grant no. 2001-52102-11255 from the USDA Cooperative State Research Education
and Extension Service.
- Standing On Your Own Consumer Level Distance Education Courses - Osteoporosis
and The Health Benefits of Soy
http://extensiononline.tamu.edu/
Texas Cooperative Extension Family and Consumer Sciences Distance Learning
Website Consumer Level Distance Education Courses - Osteoporosis and The
Health Benefits of Soy are available (2006).
- Texas Department of Health
http://www.tdh.state.tx.us/
The Texas Department of Health focus on making a difference to people as they
raise their children to be healthy, productive adults; as they learn ways
to keep themselves and their communities healthier and safer; and as they
tackle health and social problems.
- Alternative Beverage Campaign
http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/wellness/soda02.shtm
Guide to healthier alternative beverage choices from the Texas Department
of Health. The web site provides resources, facts about soda consumption,
alternative choices, and frequently asked questions and answers about
soda consumption.
- Texas Osteoporosis - Awareness and Education Program
http://www.tdh.state.tx.us/osteo/
Texas Osteoporosis - Awareness and Education Program performs three main
functions: educate the public on the causes and risk factors for developing
osteoporosis; publicize the value of early detection and prevention; and
identify the most cost-effective options available for treatment. Various
statistics, bone health, prevention and treatment strategies are covered.
- U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Office of Women's Health - Osteoporosis:
Are You at Risk?
http://www.fda.gov/womens/osteobrochure/default.htm
This brochure offers information on osteoporosis and where to link to other
sites on the internet for research and resource information on osteoporosis;
questions to ask your doctor, who will get it, how a person can tell if they
have it, many additional sources of information and other questions are answered.
Last
updated:
July 6, 2006
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