Home › Your Bone Health Your Bone Health Osteoporosis Risk Factors Who is affected by osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is common in Australia. Women and men can be affected, with up to 25% of cases in men. People 50 years and over are mostly at risk; however, osteoporosis can occur in younger people,… Calcium & Bone Health Why is calcium important? Calcium is essential for building and maintaining healthy bones throughout life. Calcium combines with other minerals to form hard crystals giving bones strength and structure. Almost 99% of the body’s calcium is found in the bones. A… Vitamin D & Bone Health Vitamin D is needed to absorb calcium from the intestine to support healthy bones. Vitamin D also plays a role in supporting the growth and maintenance of the skeleton and regulating calcium levels in the blood. Sunshine and Vitamin D In… About Bones Bone facts Bone health is an important part of general health. Bones are flexible yet strong for movement and protect vital organs. Bones grow in childhood, have a growth spurt in adolescence and are constantly rebuilt during adulthood in a process… Exercise & Bone Health Exercise plays an important role in maintaining bone health. Exercise plays a vital role in bone health throughout life—helping to maximise bone growth in childhood, maintain bone and muscle strength in adulthood, and preserve mobility and balance to prevent falls… About Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a common disease in Australia, with 1.2 million people estimated to have osteoporosis and a further 6.3 million with low bone density. This section explains osteoporosis and reviews common risk factors and diagnosis. Our information guide and specific… Protein & Bone Health Why is protein important? Protein provides the building blocks your body needs to maintain and repair muscle and support healthy bones.Strong muscles help stabilise joints, support mobility, and reduce the risk of falls. Adequate protein also supportscollagen, bone mass and structure,…
Osteoporosis Risk Factors Who is affected by osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is common in Australia. Women and men can be affected, with up to 25% of cases in men. People 50 years and over are mostly at risk; however, osteoporosis can occur in younger people,…
Calcium & Bone Health Why is calcium important? Calcium is essential for building and maintaining healthy bones throughout life. Calcium combines with other minerals to form hard crystals giving bones strength and structure. Almost 99% of the body’s calcium is found in the bones. A…
Vitamin D & Bone Health Vitamin D is needed to absorb calcium from the intestine to support healthy bones. Vitamin D also plays a role in supporting the growth and maintenance of the skeleton and regulating calcium levels in the blood. Sunshine and Vitamin D In…
About Bones Bone facts Bone health is an important part of general health. Bones are flexible yet strong for movement and protect vital organs. Bones grow in childhood, have a growth spurt in adolescence and are constantly rebuilt during adulthood in a process…
Exercise & Bone Health Exercise plays an important role in maintaining bone health. Exercise plays a vital role in bone health throughout life—helping to maximise bone growth in childhood, maintain bone and muscle strength in adulthood, and preserve mobility and balance to prevent falls…
About Osteoporosis Osteoporosis is a common disease in Australia, with 1.2 million people estimated to have osteoporosis and a further 6.3 million with low bone density. This section explains osteoporosis and reviews common risk factors and diagnosis. Our information guide and specific…
Protein & Bone Health Why is protein important? Protein provides the building blocks your body needs to maintain and repair muscle and support healthy bones.Strong muscles help stabilise joints, support mobility, and reduce the risk of falls. Adequate protein also supportscollagen, bone mass and structure,…