NUTRITION AND OSTEOPOROTIC FRACTURE

Early day motion 1972, tabled 7 July 2008 by John Austin (Labour). Signed by 64 members.

That this House recognises the crucial role that nutrition can play in maintaining healthy bones and reducing the potentially devastating impact of osteoporotic fractures; notes that healthy bones need a well-balanced diet incorporating calcium, all the different food groups and five portions of fruit and vegetables a day; is concerned that poor diets and eating disorders such as anorexia can increase the risk of individuals sustaining potentially debilitating and life threatening osteoporotic fractures; and welcomes the National Osteoporosis Society's continuing work to promote bone friendly nutrition across the UK.

Signatures by party: Labour 40, Liberal Democrat 11, Conservative 5, DUP 5, Social Democratic and Labour Party 2, Scottish National Party 1.