(ARCHIVED) Promoting Healthy Bones: Sorting Out the Science
According to the International Osteoporosis Foundation, there was nearly a 25% increase in hip fractures worldwide between 1990 and 2000 and by 2050 the worldwide incidence of hip fracture is projected to increase by 240% in women and 310% in men. In addition, in women over 45 years of age, osteoporosis accounts for more days spent in hospital than many other diseases, including diabetes, myocardial infarction and breast cancer.  

What's causing these declines in bone health and what can be done? It's well-known that meeting recommendations for calcium and vitamin D is critical for bone health—but is this enough? Are supplements necessary? What is the role of other nutrients like protein or beverage ingredients like caffeine and phosphoric acid? 

Join Dr. Robert P. Heaney, noted bone health expert and Creighton University Professor of Medicine, for a review of the research related to lifestyle factors that impact bone health, including diet, supplement use and physical activity. Learn why taking a "mono-nutrient" approach when addressing bone health issues is usually wrong, as well as how clinical studies on the impact of caffeine, phosphoric acid, and carbonation on calcium balance shape discussions on beverage and bone health concerns.

EDUCATIONAL OBJECTIVES: 
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:
  • Cite two major factors contributing to poor bone health.
  • Discuss the synergy between nutrition and exercise in promoting bone health.
  • Explain the inadequacy of taking a "mono-nutrient" approach to bone health, using the impact of protein intake on calcium balance as an example.
  • Discuss clinical research findings related to the impact of caffeine, phosphoric acid and carbonation on calcium balance and bone health.

AUDIENCE: 
Nurses, nurse practitioners, dietitians/nutritionists, and other healthcare providers interested in the prevention and management of cardiovascular disease. 

NOTE:
  • Original Live Presentation July 13, 2011
  • Reviewed by PCNA CE committee January 2014

Seminar Information
Seminar Date:
July 13, 2011
Promoting Healthy Bones: Sorting Out the Science
Speaker Information
Robert Heaney,MD, FACP, FASN   [ view bio ]
Jane Nelson Worel, MSN, APRN-BC, APNP   [ view bio ]
Individual topic purchase: Selected

PARTICIPATION IN THE ACTIVITY AND RECEIPT OF CERTIFICATE OF CREDIT:
View the course materials; complete the post-test (you can take the post-test more than once if needed to achieve a passing score of 75%) and online evaluation form at the end of the activity, and print your CE certificate.


ACCREDITOR:

This educational activity is provided by the Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association (PCNA). PCNA is approved as a provider of nurse practitioner continuing education (CE) programs by the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP), provider number 030602. 

 

Preventive Cardiovascular Nurses Association
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Contact Hour Total: 1.00
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