Osteoporosis is an underestimated and misunderstood disease. Millions of Americans, both men and women, are affected. The answer is more complicated than just calcium, but lifestyle is the key to preventing osteoporosis. Learn about the risk factors, the disease process, protective nutrients, and what you can do to avoid osteoporosis. You will learn scientifically supported information that can help you avoid bone loss and improve your quality of life in later years.

Winston Craig is Professor of Nutrition and Director of the Dietetics internship program at Andrews University in Michigan. He has taught and lectured widely and has authored over 75 publications. He received his PhD in Organic Chemistry from the University of Queensland in Austrailia and his Masters in Public Health from Loma Linda University. He is a registered dietitian and is a member of the American College of Nutrition, the American Institute of Nutrition, and the American Diabetic Association.

Length: 55 min.