National Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention Month
Allowable Milk Substitutions for Non-Disabled ChildrenGuidelines on how to make substitutions for dairy milk in the USDA food program for children who do not have a food allergy to milk products.
Best Bones Forever!DHHS. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Site for young girls featuring games, quizzes, e-postcards, and ideas for increasing calcium consumption. Part of the National Bone Health Campaign to promote optimal bone health and reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
Calcium and Bone Health Bulletin Board ResourcesEncourage the growth of strong bones with increased physical activity and calcium intake.
Crediting Tofu and Soy Yogurt ProductsUSDA. Food and Nutrition Service.
The final rule offered schools the option of offering soy products as a meat alternative in school lunches and breakfasts. This memo informs how to credit tofu and soy yogurt products as a meat alternative during meal planning.
Dairy Foods and Bone HealthNational Dairy Council.
Links to fact sheets, educational materials, and research that illustrate how the nutrients in milk, cheese, and yogurt help build strong bones.
Kids and Their Bones: A Guide for ParentsNIH. NIAMS. NIH Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases National Resource Center.
Provides information for parents about childhood habits that will affect their risk of developing osteoporosis. Key frequently asked questions are also featured.
Milk MattersNIH. National Institute of Child Health & Human Development.
A public health education campaign to promote calcium consumption in tweens and teens, a time of critical bone development.
Preventing Osteoporosis: Building Strong Bones Over a LifetimeVegetarian Resource Group.
This article provides information about osteoporosis, what causes it, and how vegetarians and vegans can help prevent it.
Wild Ways for Kids to Get CalciumNational Dairy Council.
Tips to help make sure that teens get the calcium they need for strong bones and healthy bodies.