Achilles Express Ultrasonometer Results



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

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:

( 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

( Have your doctor perform a DEXA scan

( Have your doctor test your 25-hydroxyvitamin D level

(Normal levels are 30 ng/mL or greater)

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*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.

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 = ___________

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

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