Achilles Express Ultrasonometer Results

T-score University of Southern California School of Pharmacy Achilles Express Ultrasonometer Result Form

Name:______Date: ______

 Left Ankle  Right Ankle

T-Score of ______suggests you may have  Normal Bone Density  Low Bone Mass  Presence of osteoporosis

T-score shows the level of bone density you have in comparison to a healthy young adult of the same gender.

Get the recommended daily amounts of calcium and vitamin D from foods. (National Osteoporosis Foundation) Age Calcium Vitamin D 19 - 49 years old 1000 mg 400-800 IU (up to 2000 IU)* 50 years and older 1200 mg 800-1000 IU (up to 2000 IU)* *Higher doses may be required if serum 25-hydroxyvitamin D levels are low. Normal blood levels are 30 ng/mL or greater.

Calcium Calculator:

Product Servings/Day Estimated calcium Calcium, in mg per serving, in mg Milk (8oz = 1cup) ______X 300 mg = ______Yogurt (6oz = one regular container) ______X 300 mg = ______Cheese (1oz = the size of 4 dice) ______X 200 mg = ______X ______mg = ______X ______mg = ______

Multi Vitamin ____tablets/day X ______mg = ______Calcium Supplement ____tablets/day X ______mg = ______

Total daily calcium = ______

 Start a calcium supplement (take in divided doses with no more than 600 mg of calcium at one time)  Start a vitamin D supplement. (take with a meal for maximum absorption)  Perform at least 30 minutes of weight-bearing and muscle strengthening exercises 3 times a week. (dancing, walking, running, jumping jacks, tennis, jump rope, etc.)  Get at least 10 minutes of direct sun exposure to arms and legs (without sunscreen or protective clothing) 2 times a week. NOTE: People with darker skin may need longer exposure times. Individuals should not be exposed to the point of developing sunburn.

Other suggestions:  Reduce Tobacco Use  Limit Caffeine Intake  Limit Alcohol Consumption T-score

 Have your doctor test your 25- hydroxyvitamin D level (Normal levels are 30 ng/mL or greater) *Please discuss your T-score with your physician or pharmacist to determine your specific needs and to decide which treatment options, if any, are appropriate for you.