Micronutrients and Bone Health

This three-module course covers many aspects of bone biology, including bone structure and physiology, bone formation and remodeling, the determinants of adult bone health, and the consequences of age-related bone loss.

The primary focus of the course is to discuss the roles of micronutrients in achieving and maintaining optimal bone health throughout the lifespan. Lifestyle factors that influence bone health, such as physical activity and smoking, are also discussed.

By the end of the Micronutrients and Bone Health course, you will learn:

The general structure and physiology of bone.
The different phases of bone development and list the major determinants that influence bone health throughout life.
The consequences of impaired mineralization and demineralization on bone health.
How bone mineral is measured and used to predict fracture risk.
The importance of calcium and phosphorus for bone health.
The roles of vitamin D and vitamin K and how they relate to bone health.
Additional micronutrients needed for bone formation and bone health.
How to identify the effects of lifestyle factors on bone health, including smoking, alcohol, physical activity, and dietary habits

Program Designed for You

This research-based continuing education course is designed for:

Registered dietitian nutritionists (RDNs)
Nutritionists and dietetics technicians
Specialists in pediatric nutrition
Family practice and internal medicine physicians
Nurse practitioners and physician assistants
Doctors of naturopathic medicine
Chiropractic practitioners
Health and nutrition educators
Health promotion specialists
Wellness/nutrition coaches
Fitness professionals/personal trainers
Exercise physiologists

Linus Pauling Institute Micronutrient Information Center

This content of this course has been provided by experts with the Micronutrient Information Center with Oregon State University's Linus Pauling Institute. The Micronutrient Information Center is a source for scientifically accurate information regarding the roles of vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals (plant chemicals that may affect health), and other dietary factors, including some food and beverages, in preventing disease and promoting health. All of the nutrients and dietary factors included in the Micronutrient Information Center may be obtained from the diet, and many are also available as dietary supplements. To learn more, visit the Micronutrient Information Center online.

On demand. Access any time.

Approximately 1.5 hours

Online

$25

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Additional Information: Results in certificate reflecting 1.75 Commission on Dietetic Registration (CDR) CPEUs (activity expires 10/12/2026); or 1.5 continuing education units

Instructors

Victoria Drake, Ph.D.

Victoria J. Drake earned a B.A. in Biology from Grinnell College in 1998. After working as a Research Assistant at The University of Iowa in the field of redox biology and aging, she pursued graduate studies in nutrition at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In 2006, Victoria received her Ph.D. in Nutritional Sciences with an emphasis in Biochemical and Molecular Nutrition. Victoria has worked for the Linus Pauling Institute’s Micronutrient Information Center (MIC) since 2006, first as a Research Associate and now as its Manager. In the past 12 years, she has written, updated, and edited MIC articles and has co-authored two textbooks based on MIC content. Victoria has successfully managed several projects at the LPI, including MIC website redesigns, creation of both the Spanish MIC and Japanese MIC, and addition of the MIC's Health & Disease section.

Barbara Delage, Ph.D.

Barbara Delage earned a B.S. in Genetics and Biochemistry and an M.S. and Ph.D. in Nutrition and Food Science from the University of Bordeaux, France. Her doctoral thesis investigated the role of overweight and obesity in the promotion of colon cancer. As a nutrition scientist, she spent many years in research laboratories exploring the biological effects of micronutrients and dietary factors in the promotion of health and the prevention of chronic conditions like cancer. She worked as a postdoctoral fellow at the Linus Pauling Institute (2005-2008); at Barts Cancer Institute, Queen Mary University of London, UK (2008-2010); and at Unilever R&D, UK (2010-2011).

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