Diet and Disease  Help for Osteoporosis A Dietary Guide	Family Nutrition Education Programs
by: Candance Gabel, MS, RD, LD, Associate Nutrition Specialist, Family Nutrition Education Program Adapted from: Preventive and Therapeutic Nutrition Handbook

If you have Osteoporosis you need to increase your Calcium intake. The recommended level for men is 800mg/day, and 1200 - 1500mg/day for women. The following information may help make necessary changes in your diet.

• Use milk in cooking soups, cereals and casseroles.
• If you cannot tolerate milk, try using lactase supplements to improve your tolerance.
• If you don't like milk, try drinking flavored milks or calcium fortified orange juice.
• Include low-fat dairy foods such as: cottage cheese, yogurt, skim milk, cheese, chocolate pudding, ice milk, ice cream and frozen yogurt in your meals.
• Include tofu, sardines and salmon in your diet.
• Include vegetables that contain calcium such as turnip greens, bok choy, broccoli, and collard greens in your meals.
• Limit caffeine intake to two or fewer servings of caffeinated beverages daily.
• Take prescribed medications as directed.
• Walk 10-30 minutes everyday.
• If you have specific questions regarding your diet prescription see a registered dietitian or your physician.

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