The latest Healthy Bones Australia Position Statement has expanded on its previous recommendations around calcium and vitamin D. In addition, the Position Statement has introduced recommendations for protein intake for muscle strength and bone health, especially in the elderly. This activity provides a quick update to get you up to speed on how you should be advising your patients, ensuring that foundational lifestyle and nutritional factors are optimised to support their long-term osteoporosis management.

This activity comprises a short educational video, followed by a reflective activity. Participants must complete both components to qualify for 30 minutes of Reviewing Performance (RP) Hours.

Learning Outcomes

1. Outline current recommendations for calcium, vitamin D and protein in osteoporosis care.
2. Critically reflect on recent interactions with patients to optimise nutritional management in osteoporosis.
3. Apply guideline-aligned approaches to calcium, vitamin D and protein optimisation for bone health.

Provider

The Provider of this activity is Praxhub. Praxhub is an accredited Major Provider under the RACGP CPD Program. For any questions regarding this activity please contact support@praxhub.com.