Osteoporosis: Implications for Risk Reduction in the College Setting.

Leslie, Maryann; St. Pierre, Richard W.

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ERIC Number: EJ596211

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1999

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Osteoporosis: Implications for Risk Reduction in the College Setting.

Leslie, Maryann; St. Pierre, Richard W.

Journal of American College Health, v48 n2 p67-71 Sep 1999

Examines risk factors for osteoporosis that are especially relevant to the college health setting, focusing on bone development, inadequate calcium and vitamin D intake, cigarette smoking and alcohol use, steroid use and high protein diets, and physical inactivity and excessive exercise. Also presents intervention strategies for college health professionals. (SM)

Descriptors: College Students, Drinking, Eating Habits, Health Behavior, Health Promotion, Higher Education, Nutrition, Physical Activity Level, Smoking, Student Behavior

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - General

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Language: English

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