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Join Osteoporosis Canada for a cooking webinar showcasing meal ideas using beef, an excellent source of protein. In this Cooking Demo with Emily Richards, you will learn how to make Beef Pineapple Noodles.

During this challenging time, more of us are home and are cooking more meals than ever. But not everyone has the time – or likes spending their time in the kitchen which can be a barrier to individuals getting the nutrients they need for good health, including bone health.

As we work to adjust to our new normal during COVID-19, now more than ever, staying fracture-free is critical for anyone with osteoporosis.

In this Cooking Demo with Emily Richards you will learn:

• To prepare a complete meal for just one or two people
• Tips on switching ingredients to suit your taste and budget
• Information on calcium and protein
• Cooking strategies for seniors

There are still a lot of myths out there about osteoporosis and its’ care and treatments. In this webinar special guest panelists discuss and dispel the most common myths in their field of expertise.

This webinar featured an expert panel and was intended for Healthcare Professionals on managing osteoporosis patients during COVID-19. View this thought-provoking discussion focusing on challenges and solutions for managing your patients with osteoporosis during the COVID-19 pandemic.

This cooking webinar showcases meal ideas using shelf stable staples with calcium and protein. Learn how to make Oven Meatless Meatballs with Emily Richards, Professional Home Economist who also answers your cooking questions.

Emily Richards is a professional home economist, freelance food writer, chef and cookbook author who also enjoys culinary instruction for home cooks who want to learn more and have fun in the kitchen. She is the author and co-author of 9 cookbooks which include topics from Italian cuisine, weeknight dinners, glycemic index diets and comfort foods. Emily writes and develops recipes for cookbooks, print and online publications and websites that include everyday cooking and healthy eating.

Dr. Lora Giangregorio outlines the types of exercise that are effective for fall and fracture prevention, and how to develop an exercise program at home.

Dr. Lora Giangregorio is a Professor and Schlegel Research Chair in Mobility and Aging in the Department of Kinesiology at the University of Waterloo, and an affiliated scientist with the Schlegel-UW Research Institute for Aging, the University Health Network, and the Geriatric Education and Research in Aging Sciences Centre.

In this video presentation Dr. Yuksel answers questions such as:

• The effects of drug-induced osteoporosis on bone loss and fracture risk
• How drug-induced osteoporosis is assessed
• The management of drugs that lead to bone loss and fractures
• Certain drugs that contribute to bone loss and increased fracture risk, including glucocorticoids, aromatase inhibitors for breast cancer and androgen deprivation therapy for prostate cancer