Key Activities
Key activities:
- Education programs for adults that focus on the risk factors, the links between osteoporosis and fracture, and the importance of early detection and treatment.
- Self-assessment tools to provide those at risk with appropriate information.
- Education programs for seniors to dispel myths and misunderstandings about osteoporosis, and reduce the barriers to seeking treatment.
Available resources and programs:
- 60 Second Osteoporosis Risk Quiz.
- “Break Through” education program for use by community-based groups delivering wellness programs to seniors.
Long-term outcomes:
We are aiming for a greater awareness of bone health and osteoporosis prevention, and for those diagnosed with osteoporosis, an increased adherence to treatment and active participation in their care plan.
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Dairy Farmers of Canada (Ontario)
Key activities:
- Dairy Farmers of Canada – School Nutrition Team
Available resources and programs:
Power4Bones
Power4Bones is a free seven lesson bone-health education program for Ontario grade five
students. The goal of the program is to improve students’ awareness and knowledge of bone health and
bone-healthy behaviours in addition to positively influencing their intentions to incorporate bone-building
foods and physical activity into their lives. The program consists of two main learning strategies –
interactive Web challenges and a Public Service Announcement activity as well as many other innovative and
fun components including physical activity motivating prizes and weekly comic episodes.
Long-term outcomes:
- Power4Bones is currently in its fifth year of programming and continues to increase its reach every year. In the 2008-2009 school year 2000 classes or ~54,000 students participated. Results from evaluations of the program reveal that Power4Bones has contributed to increased knowledge of the factors responsible for bone health – nutrition and physical activity, and intentions toward these bone healthy behaviours. Students indicated they had fun doing the program and all key messages were communicated and retained. They felt empowered to take care of their bones. Teachers also were very positive about the program and felt it was a successful addition to their classroom.
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