Partnership emphasizes prioritizing
bone-supporting nutrition this Osteoporosis Awareness and
Prevention Month
ARLINGTON, Va., May 23, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- The Bone Health & Osteoporosis Foundation
(BHOF) is pleased to share an exclusive three-part series of the
Bone Talk podcast sponsored by Sunsweet Growers Inc., the
world's premier dried fruit brand.
Three nutrition experts joined BHOF CEO Claire Gill to share their experiences,
perspectives on bone health nutrition research, and recommendations
for how to incorporate bone-supporting foods and lifestyle habits.
By and large, osteoporosis disproportionally affects women. The CDC
estimates that one in five women over age 50 are diagnosed with
osteoporosis, while only one in twenty men are
impacted.1 Not only are women often unaware of their
risk, but many only start to prioritize bone health habits after
they experience a broken bone.
"We hope these conversations will inspire consumers around the
world, not only to start prioritizing bone health, but to help
people understand why it matters, even at young age, by sharing
simple ideas to take action," said Gill.
Routine preventive bone health screenings are a critical step
for those at risk. With greater awareness, people can adopt
bone-supporting food and activity habits, such as incorporating
prunes daily along with a strength training routine. These steps
can play an important role in maintaining and strengthening bones
throughout the lifespan.
"Once women reach menopause, they may already be at an increased
risk of developing osteoporosis and nutrition can play a huge role
in reducing that risk. Research shows that eating 5-6 prunes a day
is an attainable, whole food strategy that can have a meaningful
impact on bone strength,2,3" states Shirin Hooshmand, PhD, RD, and bone health
researcher based at San Diego State
University and a guest on the Sunsweet-sponsored BHOF
podcast series. "But, since most women achieve peak bone mass by
age 30, it is important to focus on building bone mass at a young
age as well."
The three-part Bone Talk series highlights how people can
take advantage of the latest research on nutrition and bone health
throughout their life to prevent and reduce their risk for bone
loss. Listen here:
- Prunes: A Whole Food Approach to Supporting Women's Bone Health
Through the Lifespan
- Healthy Snacks for Healthy Bones
- Sports Dietitian Reveals Her Playbook for Better Bone
Health
"We're grateful to Sunsweet for supporting our mission and
helping to raise awareness about the role of good nutrition for
bone health," remarked Gill.
Media Contacts:
For BHOF, Carina May
cmay@bonehealthandosteoporosis.org
703-740-1764
For Sunsweet, Angela Goscilo
Angela.goscilo@ketchum.com
914-208-0748
About the Bone Health & Osteoporosis
Foundation
Established in 1984, the Bone Health and
Osteoporosis Foundation (formerly the National Osteoporosis
Foundation) is the nation's leading health organization dedicated
to promoting strong bones for life, preventing osteoporosis and
broken bones, and reducing human suffering through programs of
awareness, education, advocacy, and research. For more information
on the Bone Health and Osteoporosis Foundation, visit
http://www.bonehealthandosteoporosis.org.
About Sunsweet Growers, Inc.
Sunsweet Growers Inc.,
established in 1917, has over 100 years of experience and heritage
in producing the highest quality dried fruits and juices. The
Yuba City, Calif.-based
cooperative of 200+ grower/members is the worldwide leader in
prunes and related products. The product portfolio includes a full
line of dried fruit snacks and beverages, that help people achieve
their wellness goals with healthy and convenient food choices. For
more on Sunsweet products, visit http://www.Sunsweet.com.
1Does osteoporosis run in your family? Genomics &
precision health. Center for Disease Control and Prevention
website. www.cdc.gov/genomics/disease/osteoporosis.htm. Updated
May 20, 2022. Accessed May 7, 2024.
2 Hooshmand S, Kern M, Metti D, Shamloufard P,
Chai SC, Johnson SA, Payton ME, Arjmandi BH. The effect of two
doses of dried plum on bone density and bone biomarkers in
osteopenic postmenopausal women: a randomized, controlled trial.
Osteoporos Int. 2016;27:2271-9.
3De Souza MJ, Strock NC, Williams NI, Lee H, Koltun
KJ, Rogers C, Ferruzzi MG, Nakatsu CH, Weaver C. Prunes preserve
hip bone mineral density in a 12-month randomized controlled trial
in postmenopausal women: the Prune Study. Am J Clin Nutr.
2022;116(4):897-910.
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