Krause food and the nutrition care process
NCS2201 Older Adult Health
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References
OSTEOPOROSIS Prevention and Early Detection
Brown, D., & Edwards, H. (2012). Lewis's Medical-Surgical
Nursing (3rd ed.). Chatswood, Australia: Else
vier Australia.
Inderjeeth, C. A., & Poland, K. E. (2010). Management of
osteoporosis in older people. Journal of
Pharmacy Practice and Research, 40(3), 229-234.
Osteoporosis Australia. (2012). Retrieved from http://www.osteoporosis.org.au/
TALK to Your Doctor TEST for Bone Density
Osteoporosis TREAT for Stronger Bones
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Read the information in this brochure and discuss your bone health with your Doctor or your Health Care Professional. |
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that can affect both men and women. | |||||
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osteoporosis often has no warning signs or symptoms and is usually a |
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showing the effects of osteoporosis. |
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