Busting Nutrition Myths for Better Bone Health

Webinar

In nutrition, myths often overshadow scientific facts, making it essential to address misinformation with evidence-based guidance. In this presentation, Dr. Sandra Iuliano, from University of Melbourne, debunks myths related to fracture risk, osteoporosis, protein intake, and calcium needs to help health professionals promote better bone health to all Canadians with confidence. 

DC webinar: Busting Nutrition Myths

At the end of this webinar participants will:  

  • Learn and be able to dispel common myths and misperceptions on calcium, dairy and bone health.
  • Learn the latest global research on nutrients essential for bone health and the role of dairy products.
  • Be equipped with key messages and the basics of a bone healthy menu, to effectively convey accurate information to clients, students, and the broader community. 
Speaker
Sandra Iuliano

SANDRA IULIANO, PhD

Department of Medicine, University of Melbourne, Australia

Dr. Sandra Iuliano is a nutritionist and internationally renowned researcher from the Department of Medicine at the University of Melbourne, Australia. Her research focuses on nutrition and exercise across the lifespan; specifically, to improve musculoskeletal health including studying the effects of exercise and calcium in bone growth in children, vitamin D supplementation to prevent bone loss in adults and food-based approaches to prevent falls, fractures and malnutrition in older adults in aged-care. She led a 2-year food-based study that involved over 7000 older adults in 60 aged care homes that demonstrated correcting low intakes of calcium and protein in older adults resulted in a 33% reduction in fractures, a 46% reduction in hip fractures and an 11% reduction in falls with the intervention being cost-saving for fracture reduction alone. This work has been pivotal in prompting policy changes in aged care to improve food provision.  She is a member of the National Aged Care Advisory Council of the Australian Government and is a strong advocate for better nutritional care for older adults.