A synthesis of the recommendations and evidence regarding bone health and osteoporosis.

  2023-07-04 – Summary of Recommendations and Evidence

A collection of websites related to bone health and osteoporosis.

       2023-10-17 – Website

This factsheet discusses osteoporosis and provides dietary recommendations for those with osteoporosis and for the prevention of osteoporosis.

  2023-06-20 – Handout

A collection of practice guidelines for various types of musculoskeletal/connective tissue disorders including bone health, fibromyalgia, gout, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis and rheumatoid arthritis.

      2023-09-12 – Practice Guideline

A series of fact sheets for individuals with cystic fibrosis from Cystic Fibrosis Dietitians Across Canada on topics including fats, vitamins, dehydration, enzymes guidelines, bone health, DIOS, glucose intolerance, pre-pregnancy nutrition and tube feeding. Note that some resources are out of date and rely on the older Canada Food Guide. Fact sheets include topics for both adults and children. Scroll down the page to "Patient and Caregiver Resources" and then click on "CF Health" tab.

  2020-11-09 – Handout

A calculator from the International Osteoporosis Foundation for individuals to use to approximate daily calcium intake based on entering from a list provided the types and quantity of food eaten in a typical week.

  2022-09-27 – Calculations/algorithm

A series of leaflets from Cystic Fibrosis Trust (UK) for consumers. Includes information on bone health, weight, enzyme supplements, exercise, gastrointestinal issues, iron, pregnancy and issues in children.

  2021-06-04 – Handout

A consumer fact sheet from Coeliac UK providing nutrition guidelines to minimize osteoporosis, an associated condition with celiac disease.

  2022-06-06 – Handout

A consumer fact sheet from the British Dietetic Association (BDA) providing information on osteoporosis and diet.

  2023-07-29 – Handout

This Osteoporosis Canada self-assessment client tool helps individuals to determine their calcium intake for a typical day and compare it to the age-related recommended intake using Dietary Reference Intakes.

  2021-07-13 – Calculations/algorithm