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5 Steps to Help Prevent
OSTEOPOROSIS

RISK FACTORS GET ACTIVE NUTRITION BONE DENSITY LIFESTYLE
Age, gender, lifestyle, Regular exercise is one of Consuming calcium, vitamin D, Ask your physician about the Don't smoke, and limiting
alcohol to no more than
medical history, and
10-minute painless test that
lean protein, fruits,
the best ways to protect
medical conditions can against osteoporosis and vegetables, and healthy fats will help predict your risk two drinks a day is best
lead to bone loss. broken bones. is vital to maintaining of breaking a bone. for bone health.
healthy bones.
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ALLergen AwareneSS: SHELLFISH ALLERGY

Like so many other foods out there, shellfish to Crustacea compared to Mollusks, with someone you spend time with have a shellfish
is a common food allergen. But, interestingly shrimp being the most common shellfish allergy. Shellfish can be hidden in items such
enough, a shellfish allergy may not be present allergen. However, having a shellfish allergy as fish stock, seafood flavoring, fish sauce,
during someone’s entire life span. About 60% does not necessarily mean that there will also and bouillabaisse, to name a few, so be sure
of cases arise in adults, whereas most other be an allergy to finned fish such as salmon, to read labels thoroughly to ensure the food
food allergies develop during childhood. tuna, and halibut. is safe. Avoiding shellfish when preparing
There are two different groups of shellfish. As with other food allergens, reactions can meals and preventing cross-contamination
The first is Crustacea, which includes shrimp, range from mild to severe. In severe cases, are essential rules in helping individuals
crab, and lobster. The second group is known using an epinephrine pen (EpiPen®) may be manage their food allergies.
as Mollusks/Bivalves, which includes clams, necessary to prevent the onset of anaphylaxis Source:
mussels, oysters, squid (calamari), snails, or breathing problems. It is important to https://www.foodallergy.org/common-
and conch. Most people have an allergy familiarize yourself with food labels if you or allergens/shellfish-allergy