What are the risk factors for Osteoporosis?
• Inactivity • Family history • Age • Female • Fair skin (Anglo/Asian) • Low body weight • Cigarette smoking • Hormonal changes • Amenorrhea (absence of menstrual cycle) • Menopause • Excessive caffeine intake • Excessive protein intake • Excessive alcohol intake • Inadequate calcium intake • Inadequate vitamin D intake • Inadequate magnesium/fluoride intake • Chronic corticostoid use • Chronic anticonvulsant use
