Osteoporosis and bone health
Bone is constantly remodelled. Food supplies the bricks — calcium and protein — while weight-bearing activity gives the build signal. Neither is sufficient alone.
Gabriela Ferent — Qualified dietitian · Affiliated with the CNS
Calcium, protein, vitamin D
Weight-bearing physical activity
Bone health triangle
Targeted intake (dairy, water, veggies).
Support for bone and muscle framework.
Weight-bearing exercise stimulates density.
Supplementation (Vit D/Calcium) must be validated by your doctor.
Meeting needs without unnecessary supplements
Sufficient calcium intake is achievable through food in the vast majority of cases, including without dairy. Vitamin D depends on your blood status: supplementation is a medical decision.
- Calculating real calcium intake over a typical week
- Lactose-free or dairy-free alternatives
- Sufficient protein intake, protective for bone
What the first consultation evaluates
The assessment estimates calcium intake over a typical week, the place of protein, sun exposure and physical activity, and reviews the bone-density scan plus the tests and treatments shared by your doctor.
- Dietary calcium sources that match your tastes
- Sufficient protein intake for bone and muscle
- Alcohol, salt and sugary fizzy drinks
What the follow-up does not promise
Nutrition supports bone capital but does not rebuild lost density and does not replace anti-osteoporotic treatment. Vitamin D, prescription calcium and any specific treatment are prescribed by your doctor, never by the practice.
What belongs to your physician
Diagnosis, tests and medical treatment remain your doctor's responsibility. Dietetic support adapts to them and, with your agreement, a report is sent to your doctor.
Frequently asked questions about osteoporosis
No. This belief is refuted: sufficient protein intake is linked to better bone density, especially after 60.
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