title: Osteoporosis: recommendations for resistance exercise and supplementation with calcium and vitamin D to promote bone health.
abstract: Hormone replacement therapy, once the gold standard for treatment of osteoporosis, is no longer a clinical option. Effective alternatives are available using resistance exercise and supplementation with calcium and vitamin D to ameliorate bone loss and promote new bone formation. This article summarizes current evidence and provides recommendations for community health nurses to develop effective plans for prevention and treatment of osteoporosis.
authors.affiliation: Department of Exercise and Wellness, Arizona State University, Tempe, AZ, USA. mjbenton@valdosta.edu
authors.forename: Melissa J
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Benton
authors.forename: Andrea
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: White
mesh_terms: D002118:Calcium / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D002136:Calcium, Dietary / Q000008:administration & dosage; D003152:Community Health Nursing / Q000379:methods*; D015914:Estrogen Replacement Therapy / Q000009:adverse effects; D019317:Evidence-Based Medicine; D005081:Exercise Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D018673:Nutrition Policy; D009751:Nutritional Requirements; D015663:Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D014807:Vitamin D / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D014891:Weight Lifting; D014930:Women / Q000193:education; D016387:Women's Health
chemical_list: D002136:Calcium, Dietary; D014807:Vitamin D; D002118:Calcium