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FRACTURE RISK & BONE HEALTH PROFILE

Here’s a simple but reliable way to assess the health of your bones and your potential risk of fracture.

You’ll also learn more about the lifestyle factors that contribute to the health of your bones, and to help you better understand your options for personal wellness.

First, are you at risk for a fracture?
Answer the following questions designed to assess your risk:

1 What is your gender?   Male Female
2 Do you weigh less than 120 pounds?   Yes No
3 Do you have weak muscles?   Yes No
4 Do you worry or feel anxious a lot?   Yes No
5 In the past year, have you been unhappy more often than happy?   Yes No
6 Do you use anti-depressants?   Yes No
7 Do you often use acid-blocking medications called proton pump inhibitors like Prilosec™ or Prevacid™?   Yes No
8 Do you regularly use, or have you used over long periods of time, products containing steroids like Prednisone or steroidal inhalers?   Yes No
9 Do you spend an average of 15 minutes per day outside in the sunlight with your arms exposed and without wearing sunscreen?   Yes No
10 Do you consume at least 5 half cup servings of fruits and vegetables each day?   Yes No
11 Do you drink more than two servings of alcohol each day?   Yes No
12 Do you drink more than one serving of soda each day?   Yes No
13 Do you drink more than two servings of coffee or other caffeinated beverages each day?   Yes No
14 Are you perimenopausal or menopausal (men, please answer No to this question)?   Yes No
15 If you answered Yes to question 14, how would you rate your menopause symptoms (e.g., hot flashes, night sweats, vaginal dryness, weight gain, insomnia, etc)? Mild Moderate Severe
16 Are you a current smoker?   Yes No
17 Have you experienced a bone fracture as an adult?   Yes No
18 Has either of your parents fractured a hip?   Yes No
19 Have you been told you have "osteopenia" or "osteoporosis" as the result of a bone density test?   Yes No
20 Do you have on-going bone loss as documented by two or more consecutive bone density tests?   Yes No
21 Have you lost and regained more than 15 pounds at least three times in your life?   Yes No
22 Do you exercise less than 30 minutes per day, three days per week?   Yes No
23 Have you lost half or more of your natural teeth?   Yes No
24 Have you had three or more major surgeries in your life?   Yes No
25 Do you have difficulty healing from injuries?   Yes No
26 Do you suffer from joint pain and swelling?   Yes No
27 Do you have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep?   Yes No

Next, assess how your lifestyle affects your bones:

1 Do you take a high-quality, pharmaceutical grade nutritional supplement containing among other things calcium, magnesium, manganese, vitamin D, and vitamin K every day?   Yes No
2 Do you eat a moderate amount of protein at every meal?   Yes No
3 Do you eat a variety of fruits and vegetables at two meals each day?   Yes No
4 Do you include apples, bananas, lemons, limes, or berries in your diet?   Yes No
5 Do you include asparagus, kale, broccoli, cabbage, yams, or sweet potatoes in your diet?   Yes No
6 Do you include almonds, pumpkin seeds, or cashews in your diet?   Yes No
7 Do you drink 8-10 glasses of spring or filtered water per day?   Yes No
8 Have you completed a detoxification diet in the past 12 months?   Yes No
9 Do you experience gas, bloating, constipation, diarrhea, or other digestive ailments?   Yes No
10 Do you engage in weight bearing or strength training exercises at least two times per week?   Yes No
11 Do you maximize daily exercise by taking short walks, taking the stairs instead of the elevator, etc.?   Yes No
12 Do you experience "dips" in your energy level during the day?   Yes No
13 Do you try to minimize stress in your daily life?   Yes No
14 Do you try to minimize the impact of the things that make you unhappy in life?   Yes No

You're nearly done:

1 What year were you born?    
2 Are you recovering from a recent fracture?   Yes No
3 Are you taking any form of estrogen supplementation?   Yes No
4 Do you have difficulty digesting soy, broccoli, cabbage, cauliflower or beans?   Yes No