| 728 | Saturday, April 3, 2004 |
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| 7:30 AM-8:30 AM | Convention Center:214 |
| AAHE/Generic |
| Growth and Maintenance of Healthy Bones: Adolescence Thru Menopause and Beyond |
| Osteoporosis continues to pose a major public health problem for 25 million Americans (80% female). In response, the purpose of this presentation is to (a) provide an understanding of bone health and bone cell physiology during the lifespan and (b) describe age/developmentally appropriate exercise, nutritional, and pharmacological strategies to maximize bone mineralization, prevent bone loss, and promote bone remineralization. The findings of original case study and longitudional research will be presented, and during the interactive part of this session, analyzed by participants for the purpose of developing self-assessment/self-change strategies intended to promote bone health across the lifespan. |
Keyword(s): health promotion, older adult/aging issues, wellness/disease prevention
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| Presider: Joan E. Cowdery, University Of Michigan-Flint, Ann Arbor, MI |
| Speakers: Janine T. Baer, George Mario Paul DeMarco, Carolyn Ridenour and Jodie Darling, University of Dayton, Dayton, OH; and Melanie Appel, Appelton Paper Company, West Carollton, OH |