OSTEOPOROSIS:
Bones become fragile and more likely to break
Density quality of the bones are reduced
The risk of fractured is increased
Lead to disability or even death
The bones contain collagen fibers (protein and vitamin c is
necessary)
The body constantly breaks down and reabsorbs old bone tissue and
then builds new bone tissue to replace it
Causes of osteoporosis:
Bones stop growing between ages 16-18 and peak mass ( 25-30)
BONE MASS IS ACHIEVED BY:
Genetic factors
Nutrition
Physical activity
- In youth it is important to optimize peak bone mass
- Bone tissue loss increases after menopause ( oestrogen production
stops and bones no longer benefit from its protective effect)
- Low fat tissue –results in poor oestrogen production
Risk factors include
Low calcium intake – essential for strong bone
Dietary factors - too little vitamin D calcium and phosphorus
Inadequate physical activity
Certain drugs long- term e.g. corticosteroids - medicines may
interfere with calcium absorption
Family history of the disease
Females are far more susceptible – due to the hormone menopause
and collagen which help with formation of bones
Bones become fragile and more likely to break
Density quality of the bones are reduced
The risk of fractured is increased
Lead to disability or even death
The bones contain collagen fibers (protein and vitamin c is
necessary)
The body constantly breaks down and reabsorbs old bone tissue and
then builds new bone tissue to replace it
Causes of osteoporosis:
Bones stop growing between ages 16-18 and peak mass ( 25-30)
BONE MASS IS ACHIEVED BY:
Genetic factors
Nutrition
Physical activity
- In youth it is important to optimize peak bone mass
- Bone tissue loss increases after menopause ( oestrogen production
stops and bones no longer benefit from its protective effect)
- Low fat tissue –results in poor oestrogen production
Risk factors include
Low calcium intake – essential for strong bone
Dietary factors - too little vitamin D calcium and phosphorus
Inadequate physical activity
Certain drugs long- term e.g. corticosteroids - medicines may
interfere with calcium absorption
Family history of the disease
Females are far more susceptible – due to the hormone menopause
and collagen which help with formation of bones
