Did the programme use celebrities, role models or mentors?
Adult volunteers who are trained to lead the Bone Builders programme serve as role models. Is the programme suitable for other countries? The programme has been discussed with individuals from many countries as a result of contacts made at the WCO 2000 and ASBMR (Toronto 2000) and through our web site. These individuals feel that the programme is suitable for their country. Caveat: There is significant cultural diversity in the US. We ask all those who implement the programme in the US to consider whether they need to modify the programme to fit local needs. We will make the same request to any group that uses the programme outside of the US. For example, we anticipate dietary recommendations and food ‘pyramids’ would address local concerns and consider local food sources.
