Bone Density Testing

This is the only test that can diagnose osteoporosis before a broken bone occurs. This test helps to estimate the density of your bones and your chance of breaking a bone.

Who should have a bone density test?

The NOF recommends that you have a bone density test if you:

  • Are a woman aged 65 or older
  • Are a man aged 70 or older
  • Break a bone after 50
  • Are a woman of menopausal aged with risk factors
  • Are a postmenopausal woman under age 65 with risk factors
  • Are a man aged 50-60 with risk factors
  • Have other risk factors that apply

Did you know calcium should be consumed daily?

The amount of calcium you need everyday depends on your age & sex.

WOMEN
Age 50 & younger …………………………… 1,000 mg* Daily
Age 51 & Older……………………………….. 1,200 mg* Daily

MEN
Age 70 & younger …………………………… 1,000 mg* Daily
Age 71 & Older……………………………….. 1,200 mg* Daily

*This includes the total amount of calcium you get from food and supplements*