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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu

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Craig Wood, Ph.D
Acting Associate Dean & Director
UK Cooperative Extension Service

S-107 Ag. Science Center North Lexington, KY 40546-0091

+1 (859) 257-4302

craig.wood@uky.edu




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Success StoryStrong Bones for Life: Prevent Osteoporosis



Strong Bones for Life: Prevent Osteoporosis

Author: Anna Morgan

Planning Unit: Fulton County CES

Major Program: Active Living and Health Promotions General

Plan of Work: To encourage individuals, families and communities to make proactive choices to improve health and wellness

Outcome: Initial Outcome

Osteoporosis, or low bone mass, affects about 1 in 10 people aged 50 or over in the United States (Healthy People 2030). Weak bones put people at high risk for fractures and serious health problems. It is a “costly and socioeconomic burden in all regions of the world,” according to the International Osteoporosis Foundation. There is no cure for osteoporosis, but early screening, prevention, and some treatments can prevent or reduce fracture rates.  

 

To help reduce osteoporosis risk in Kentucky, the county Extension agent for Family and Consumer Sciences in Fulton taught 84 Participants at Lesson strategies to eat and exercise for bone health. The lesson also includes tips for preventing falls. The majority of participants were Female and ranged in age from 55-84. The majority of participants identified as white not Latino/Hispanic.

 

Following the lesson, evaluations were collected from 84 participants. 92 % of participants gained a better understanding of what osteoporosis is. 89 % of participants can name at least three osteoporosis risk factors as a result of the lesson. 98 % of participants can identify three actions that can be taken to keep bones strong. 

 

Most importantly, 100 % of participants reported they intend to eat bone healthy foods. 61 % of participants reported that they intend to perform weight-bearing activities 150 minutes every week to support bone health. 74 % of participants report they intend to perform muscle-strengthening activities two or more days a week. 79 % of participants 65 years and older reported intentions to perform balance activities at least three days a week. Finally, 89 % of participants reported intentions to take precautions to reduce fall risk. 

 

Participants specifically shared the most significant things they learned from the lesson were “this is a great lesson with lots of IMPORTANT INFORMATION we all need!”






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