Despite years of warnings about osteoporosis, research shows the average woman still doesn�t get enough calcium every day.  Now women�s health advocates are trying a new approach.

Osteoporosis affects 44 million Americans.   But when you go in for a checkup, do you ask about preventing brittle bones?

�I probably should, but I don�t.�

She�s right.  She should!  Six out of 10 women who think they�re getting enough calcium �aren�t.  In fact, new data from the Centers for Disease Control shows most women fall short of their daily calcium requirement.  Doctor Gloria Bachmann is from the Women�s Health Institute at Robert Wood Johnson Medical School.  She says women need to be their own health advocates.  That means doing your homework before your regular doctor visits:

�Our research shows women will get more from their doctors� appointments, if they go in better prepared.�

A new tool called The Checkup Calcium Companion is now available to help women know what questions to ask and alert them to the latest information on preventing osteoporosis:

�For example, a simple step like taking a calcium supplement can make a big difference in a woman�s bone health.�

For a free copy of The Checkup Calcium Companion please go to, oscal-dot-com.