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Bone Health for Children and Adolescents: Implications for Client Counseling

Over the past generation, fracture incidence in children has increased dramatically. A report published in 2003 in the Journal of the American Medical Association found that boys are 32% more likely, and girls are 56% more likely, to break a bone than their parents were in their youth. This course reviews the literature about bone health issues in children and adults, the current recommendations as reflected in 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and the 2010 Institute of Medicine RDA for calcium and vitamin D. The course also includes practical suggestions for assessing calcium intake and physical activity and tips on how to encourage clients to change their lifestyle to improve their bone health.

For registered dietitians:
Suggested CDR learning codes: 2090, 3000, 3020, 4000, 4150, 4160, 6000, Level 2

How to take the course:
Take the course by first listening to the narrated slide show (30 minutes) then read the PDF with additional references and resources. If desired, you may take the post-test found on the Nutrition Dimension website and receive 3 continuing education credits. Access to the narrated PowerPoint and the written materials is free, there is a small charge if you choose to take the posttest and get a CE certificate.
  • Bone Health for Children and Adolescents – updated 2011
  • Download this free PDF which contains the following:
    • 2010 Dietary Reference Intakes for Calcium and Vitamin D
    Optimizing Bone Health in Children and Adolescents: Implications for Current and Future Health
    Vitamin D: A New Look at an Old Vitamin
    Client Handout: Eat Well, Be Active!
    Client Handout: Vitamin D: What You Need to Know About the “Sunshine” Vitamin
    Bone Health Assessment Tool
    Health Professional Resources
    Client Education Resources
    Bibliography
    Course Examination

If you want to receive continuing education credit, follow the link on the Nutrition Dimension website to take the course posttest. Register using the Order Now button and an access code for taking the course exam will be emailed to you.