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 for bones) 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 The role of calcium The role of vitamin D explained Exercise for bone health List of Calcium Content in Food LINK Bone health Know Your Bones online self-assessment About World Osteoporosis Day World Osteoporosis Day is an international awareness day hosted by the International Osteoporosis Foundation and supported by patient societies worldwide, including Healthy Bones Australia.