Guideline overview
NOGG guidance addresses balanced diet, appropriate calcium intake and exercise for postmenopausal women and men aged 50 or older with osteoporosis or fragility-fracture risk.
- Research focus
- Bone health management in later life
- Study design
- Guideline perspective
- Publication / contributor
- National Osteoporosis Guideline Group (NOGG)
Key recommendations
| Measure | Result | Context |
|---|---|---|
| Diet | Prefer dietary calcium | Assess nutritional intake |
| Lifestyle | Balanced diet and appropriate exercise | Comprehensive bone health management |
Practical considerations
NOGG includes diet, nutrition, appropriate activity and falls-risk management in bone-health care. Dietary calcium is assessed first, with additional supplementation considered in relation to intake and nutritional risk.
For people with osteoporosis or risk of fragility fractures, nutrition and lifestyle measures work alongside appropriate treatment as part of long-term bone-health management.
Application notes
This article concerns the NOGG section on non-pharmacological management, primarily for osteoporosis care in postmenopausal women and men aged 50 or older.
Activity plans should be based on individual assessment of physical capacity, balance, falls risk and previous fractures.
References
NOGG. Clinical Guideline, Section 5: Non-pharmacological management of osteoporosis.
