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Bone health starts early

by International Osteoporosis Foundation
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World Osteoporosis Day, observed annually on October 20, puts the spotlight products, oily fish, fruits and vegetables will provide us with the essential nutrients
on the importance of bone-healthy nutrition from early life through to adulthood. that are the key building blocks of strong bones.”
This year’s theme focuses on Nutrition and addresses the public health challenges
associated with insufficient intake of calcium, vitamin D and protein as well as Judy Stenmark, CEO, IOF added that “Nintey-nine percent of the one kilogram
other micronutrients crucial to bone health. Bone health starts in the womb so good of calcium found in the average body resides in our bones, which highlights why
nutrition is key to strong bones throughout life. we need to get our recommended daily intake as fuel for the production and main-
tenance of bone. I encourage everyone to take the IOF Calcium Calculator test to
The majority of people are not getting their recommended daily allowances of find out how much calcium they are getting and how they can boost their intake.”
calcium and vitamin D. In fact, worldwide, an estimated 1 billion people have in-
adequate levels of vitamin D in their blood, and deficiencies can be found in all Calcium Calculators are available for free at:
ethnicities and age groups. In China, estimates from the Health Status Survey in Online calculator: http://bit.ly/calcium-calculator-web
2002 indicated that less than 10 percent of Chinese citizens had an adequate dietary iPhone App: http://bit.ly/calcium-calculator-iOS
intake of calcium. Chronic untreated calcium deficiency can have many severe con- Android App: http://bit.ly/calcium-calculator-android
sequences, including osteopenia and osteoporosis. Wear white on October 20 as a reminder to embrace better bone health.

Osteoporosis has been defined as a pediatric disease with geriatric consequences,
emphasizing that bone health is shaped very early in life; in fact in the womb. Poor
nutritional status of the mother can impact on the optimal growth of the baby’s skel-
eton. It has been associated with reduced adult bone mineral content at peak bone
mass and in later life, as well as increased risk of hip fracture.

Beyond this, childhood and adolescence is a critical time for bone building as
during this period both the size and strength of our bones increases significantly.
Approximately half of our bone mass is accumulated during adolescence. This pro-
cess continues until the mid-20s when peak bone mass is generally achieved (the
maximum amount of bone possible during skeletal growth).

Helping a child achieve optimal bone strength is beneficial in late adulthood as
there is more bone in reserve from which to draw; unlike in their younger years
adults cannot replace bone tissue as quickly as they lose it. It is believed that a
10 percent increase in peak bone mineral density (BMD) – one measure of bone
strength – could delay the development of osteoporosis by 13 years.

Prof. John Kanis, President, IOF, said “Our skeleton is very much like a house. It
needs to be built with the right material to keep the structure strong and maintained
over time to avoid any long-term damage. That’s why eating foods such as dairy

CybersecurityAwareness Month message toAirmen

memo from Lt. Gen. William J. Bender
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21st century warfare has quickly extended beyond the traditional and defense well beyond this month so we can continue to support and defend our
domains of air, space, land, and sea. Cyberspace has emerged as the great nation across every domain.
latest domain. From fuel pumps on the flight line, GPS links on weap-
ons platforms, to the computer on your desk – every system that oper- Please join me in doing your part to secure the cyberspace domain, to provide
ates in and through cyberspace represents a vulnerability to the do- mission assurance across the Air Force in support of the Joint fight.
main. So how do we protect the data, systems, and people who rely on
cyberspace?

YOU are the first line of defense! Every time you log onto a system,
retrieve data from a device, click on a link, or save a file, you must
practice cyber hygiene: strong passwords, consistent cybersecurity
practices, and unwavering vigilance against “phishing” attempts. No-
body is immune to cyberattack attempts. Since December 2013, there
have been no fewer than seven major breaches affecting nearly 430
million records (i.e., social security number, health records, names,
birthdates, addresses, etc.). In a recent report from the Defense Cyber
Crime Center, 76% of cyberattacks in 2014 were attributed to phishing
attempt (attachments and links from unknown sources).

Other studies have shown 85% of previous network intrusions could
have been prevented with basic defense hygiene. Doing your part not
only helps secure the domain and the missions reliant on cyberspace,
but also “reduces the noise” thus improving the ability for our Cyber-
space Operators to find the sophisticated and stealthy threats.

The USAF must continue to adopt ad promote a culture of cybersecurity. As
we focus on cybersecurity this month, help establish and enforce this mindset for
yourself and your workplace. Use this as an opportunity to improve cyber hygiene