Home › News › World Osteoporosis Day Thursday October 20 World Osteoporosis Day Thursday October 20 Published October 19, 2022 World Osteoporosis Day October 20, 2022 – Step Up for Bone Health! This World Osteoporosis Day the community is being encouraged to Step Up for Bone Health by following 5 Steps to improve bone health and help protect against osteoporosis. Eat bone-healthy foods (calcium, vitamin D and protein) Exercise (regular weight bearing and resistant exercises) Maintain a healthy body weight Don’t smoke and avoid excessive alcohol intake Be aware of any risk factors Posters and Banners to share in your community Helpful resources from Healthy Bones Australia Role of calcium explained LINK Role of vitamin D explained LINK Exercise for bone health LINK List of Calcium Content in Food LINK Bone health self-assessment Know Your Bones LINK About World Osteoporosis Day World Osteoporosis Day is an international awareness day hosted by the International Osteoporosis Foundation and supported by patient societies around the world, including Healthy Bones Australia.