Health Promotion

Osteoporosis Prevention & Education Program

The Families Building Strong Bones adult program targets people 18 to 60 years of age with the intention of increasing their awareness of osteoporosis, the need for prevention strategies at an early age, as well as treatment for persons with a positive diagnosis. We are looking for groups of adults who are wan-a-be bone builders. The Bone Builders presentation takes 45 minutes, plus questions and answers. We bring it to you.

This program is also available in Spanish.

The Bone Zone program for 2nd and 3rd graders is full of song, gesture and interaction. A pre-presentation lesson includes a bone book, a vocabulary preview and Sunshine State benchmarks. During the presentation the children reassemble Harriet, bone by bone, with Mr. Bones standing by. The children come away with knowledge of their skeleton, some basic nutrition guidelines and a fun time! Invite us to your school.

The Fit For Life Bones For Life program for middle schoolers teaches students how to build their bone mass to its peak! With proper nutrition, vitamin D, exercise and avoiding unhealthy behaviors such as the use of alcohol, tobacco, and excessive caffeine, most teenagers can make their bones “be all they can be.” Contact us to schedule.

The Food For Thought program for high schoolers focuses on eating disorders, obesity & nutrition. In this program students discuss body image, self esteem and societal pressures that cause eating disorders such as anorexia, bulimia and binge-eating. Obesity is also explained using life-size organ and bone models. The health consequences of these issues, including osteoporosis, are discussed, and students are provided with tools and knowledge to make their own healthy food choices using the food guide pyramid. Call us for more information.

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Osteoporosis is a debilitating disease in which bones become fragile and more likely to break. One in two women and one in eight men over the age of 50 suffer from osteoporosis.

We are looking for people interested in learning more about this disease and how to prevent it.

For information, please contact:

Ansley Mora
Community Education Coordinator
(941) 361-6602
amora@health.usf.edu