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20s30s40s50sYOU’RE NEVER TOO OLD OR TOO YOUNGTO IMPROVE YOUR BONE HEALTHDuring your day, did you stand up, sit down,walk up or down stairs, or reach for something?If you did any of those things, did you take amoment to thank your bones? Without them,you’d be a puddle of water and soft tissue withno place to go!Thanking your bones by taking great care ofthem will benefit you throughout your entire life.Bone health needs are different throughthe ages. It is necessary to adapt your dietto promote and maintain bone growth in your20s, 30s, 40s, 50s, and beyond.MAKE YOUR BONES A TOP PRIORITY• By 2050, the worldwide incidence of hip fracture is projectedto increase by 240% in women and 310% in men.o At least one in three women and one in five men over the ageof 50 will suffer a hip fracture caused by weak bones.o Fractures result in pain, debilitation, and loss of quality of life.o Thirty-three percent of older adults become physically impaired andlose their ability to live independently one year after a hip fracture.o At least one in five will die within the year following a hip fracture.• In the U.S.: By 2020, it is estimated that more than 61 million womenand men aged 50 and over will be affected by either osteoporosis orlow bone mass.o In women over 45 years of age, osteoporosis accounts for moredays spent in the hospital than many other diseases, includingdiabetes, myocardial infarction, and breast cancer.Our facts are from iofbonehealth.org/facts-and-statistics.html2Orders: Amway Independent Business Owner | Amway.com | call 800-253-6500180-DAY MONEY-BACK Satisfaction Guarantee3

20s30s40s50sandbeyondYoung women and men who exercise regularly generallyachieve greater peak bone mass. By establishing healthyexercise habits as an important part of a daily routine inthese early years, the results can provide a strong basefor maintaining muscle strength, coordination, and balance,which in turn helps to prevent falls and related fractures inthe later decades. The best exercise for your bones is theweight-bearing kind, which forces the body to workagainst gravity.DO: Care for your bones during these primeyears for bone development with:• Proper nutrition• Daily exerciseDON’T: Impact your bones negatively with:• Soda consumption• Excessive dieting• Extreme exerciseBoth pregnancy and breastfeeding place extra demandson a woman’s body. Both of these changes may affect themother’s bones.Pregnancy: During pregnancy, the baby growing in itsmother’s womb needs plenty of calcium to develop itsskeleton. If the mother doesn’t get enough calcium, herbaby will draw what it needs from the mother’s bones.It is essential that women of childbearing years, who wantto have children, make a habit of getting the recommendedamount of calcium required daily.Breastfeeding: Breastfeeding also affects a mother’sbones. Studies have shown that women often lose 3% to5% of their bone mass during breastfeeding. Breastfeedingmothers need to talk with their physician and work out asupplement plan that is appropriate for the bone health ofthe mother and child.DO: Watch your calcium and vitamin D intake to:• Protect against bone loss if you’re a pregnantor nursing mother• Regain bone loss post-pregnancyDON’T: Compromise your bone health with:• Stress• MedicationAs a woman approaches menopause, bone-buildingestrogen starts to decline, and the body absorbs less calciumfrom food. Women should aim for at least 1,000 milligrams ofcalcium per day and strive to get 2,000 IU of vitamin D, whichhelps the body absorb calcium and supports breast, colon,and immune system health.Ask your doctor for a blood test: To find out how muchvitamin D you currently have in your blood, request the 25hydroxy-vitamin-D-level test. For optimum bone health, yourlevel should be over 31, but strive for between 40 and 50.Start taking vitamin D right away if your numbers are low.Ask your doctor for a bone density test: This test canhelp you recognize a bone health problem. Your doctor willuse X-rays to measure the mineral density of a segment ofbone and determine if enough calcium and other mineralsare in that segment of bone to ensure strong, healthy bones.The test is painless.DO: Work out a bone protection plan with your doctor thatincludes strength training, nutritious whole foods, goodcalcium and vitamin D supplements, and scheduling abone density test.DON’T: Let busy schedules, family, and work commitments:• Cause you to make poor nutrition choices that willcompromise your bone health• Push weight-bearing exercise out of your daily routineIn the five to 10 years right after menopause, bone loss israpid. It’s estimated that postmenopausal women lose upto 3% of their bone mass every year. Eating right andgetting plenty of exercise remains crucial to protect thebones. It’s also recommended to up your calcium andvitamin D intake and consider another bone density test.DO: Discuss with your doctor the impact of your systemchanges that include:• Estrogen loss, which can cause a 1% to 2% rateof bone loss per year• New pains and creaks• Comparing a new bone density test to yourearlier testDON’T: Allow menopause to compromise your bonehealth by:• Taking in less than the recommended 1,500 mgof calcium per day• Not knowing your bone density• Not making adjustments to your diet andexercise routine4 Orders: Amway Independent Business Owner | Amway.com | call 800-253-6500180-DAY MONEY-BACK Satisfaction Guarantee5

CalciumHELP YOUR BONES DO THEIR JOB WITH CALCIUMCalcium is stored in your bones, but your entire body uses the calcium that is moved through your bloodstream. If you don’t havethe right amount of calcium available, your body steals from your bones, making your bones weak.Your body cannot produce the calcium it needs. It MUST be absorbed through food or supplements!Did you know that everyone – regardless of sex, race, environment, occupation, or economic status – over the age of 30 is losingcalcium? Calcium is essential in your body to help sustain healthy bones and teeth, and proper heart, muscle, and nerve function.If you do not get enough calcium, you can experience reduced bone strength and porous bone, known as osteoporosis.We always want you to think food first, so here are some tips formaking wise calcium food choices:• Include fat-free or low-fat milk as a beverage at meals or add it to oatmeal or cereal.• Drink cappuccinos or lattes with fat-free or low-fat milk.• Use low-fat cheese in casseroles, soups, or vegetables.• Add broccoli, kale, nuts, and salmon as a regular part of your diet.The recommended daily allowance of calcium for an adult is 1,000 to 1,200 milligrams (mg).For example:= 1,060 mgMagnesiumBONE STRENGTH GETS SUPPORT WITH MAGNESIUMMagnesium helps maintain normal muscle and nerve function, keeps heart rhythm steady, supports the immune system,regulates blood sugar levels, and promotes normal blood pressure, but its main function is to keep bones strong. Eatinglegumes, nuts, whole grains, and dark leafy vegetables will help ensure the recommended intake.We always want you to think food first, so here are some tips for gettingthe right amount of magnesium in your food choices:• Go for green and leafy vegetables.• Include nuts like almonds and peanuts.• Use whole grain products like whole wheat bread and brown rice.The recommended daily allowance of magnesium for a woman is 320 milligrams (mg), and men need 400 to 420 mg.For example: 1 oz. almonds(80 mg)½ cup spinach(75 mg)2 tablespoonspeanut butter(50 mg)3 oz. halibut(90 mg)½ cup brown rice(40 mg)1 medium banana(30 mg)= 365 mg1 cup fat-free milk(302 mg)1 cup low-fatyogurt (300 mg)1 cup 1% cottagecheese (138 mg)1 cup raw broccoli(90 mg)6 oz. orange juice(230 mg – varies)6 Orders: Amway Independent Business Owner | Amway.com | call 800-253-6500180-DAY MONEY-BACK Satisfaction Guarantee7

Vitamin DABSORB THE RIGHT AMOUNT OF CALCIUMFOR STRONG BONES WITH VITAMIN DVitamin D helps your bones absorb calcium and is critical in building and protecting your bones. People with low levels of vitaminD are more likely to experience lower bone mass and more bone breaks as they age. Your body will naturally produce vitamin Dwhen it is exposed to sunshine, but with the recommended use of sunscreen and the lack of sunshine in the northern states andprovinces, most people are at risk for vitamin D deficiency.We always want you to make great food choices first, so here are some tips for making wise vitamin D choices:• Add one tablespoon of white cod liver oil or other fish liver oils daily – not so tasty, but effective.• Use mushrooms in salads, soups, and other meal options.• Drink beverages fortified with vitamin D, like milk, orange juice, and soy.• Enjoy a breakfast or snack of cereal that is fortified with vitamin D.• Include several varieties of fish for lunch and dinner: salmon, mackerel, tuna, and sardines.Vitamin KPUT CALCIUM WHERE IT BELONGS FORSTRONG BONES WITH VITAMIN KVitamin K’s job is to put calcium in the right places and keep it from being deposited in the wrong places. The right places arebones and blood, and the wrong places include calcification of the vessels, bone spurs, and calcification of soft tissues. There aretwo naturally occurring forms of this powerful nutrient: vitamin K1, which is found in plants, and vitamin K2, which is produced fromvitamin K1 by bacteria in the digestive tract.We always want you to make great food choices first, so here are sometips for getting more vitamin K in your diet:• Don’t scrimp on good fats.• Be aware that overcooking vitamin K-rich foods decreases the availablevitamin amount by almost 20%.• Eat unprocessed foods that contain higher amounts of the nutrient.Many health experts are now suggesting an increase to the recommended daily allowance for vitamin D to a minimumof 2,000 International Units (IU) each day.For example:The recommended daily allowance of vitamin K for women is 90 micrograms (mcg) and for men 120 mcg.For example:or or or= daily allowance3 oz. mushrooms(400 IU)3 oz. sockeye salmon(794 IU)3 oz. canned tuna(200 IU)2 cups vitamin D milk(200 IU)2 cups vitamin Dfortified orange juice(200 IU)= 1,996 IU¼ cup of kale(265 mcg)¼ cup spinach(222 mcg)½ cup Brusselssprouts(109 mcg)4 cups avocado(116 mcg)6 oz. yogurt(80 IU)¾ cup cereal(40–50 IU)3 whole eggs(60 IU)1 oz. Swiss cheese(12 IU)8 Orders: Amway Independent Business Owner | Amway.com | call 800-253-6500180-DAY MONEY-BACK Satisfaction Guarantee9

BUILD STRONG BONES NATURALLYIf you’re doing all the right things to keep your bones healthy – or if you’re not – there’s a supplement bundle that can help.The NUTRILITE ® Ultimate Bone Health Solution can help reduce the risk for osteoporosis*and enhance your body’s natural ability to retain calcium in your bones as you age. †It’s a 30-day supply of two premium NUTRILITE bone health supplements, OSTEO KEEPER and Cal Mag D Advanced. When taken together, these power supplements can help increasebone strength and density for overall bone health. †In preliminary research studies, the natural key ingredients in NUTRILITE OSTEO KEEPERsupplement have been shown to help preserve calcium in your bones. † If you’re only takingcalcium, how do you know it’s staying in your bones and giving you the most benefit?The Ultimate Bone Health Solution helps to keep calcium in your bones, where it belongs,giving you peace of mind that your bones are supported.• Patent-pending OSTEO KEEPER supplement contains all-natural key ingredients –pomegranate and grape seed extracts – which, when taken together with Cal Mag DAdvanced, work to help maximize bone strength and integrity. †• Cal Mag D Advanced provides three sources of calcium, magnesium, and vitamin Dto encourage maximum absorption potential in the body. †Suggested use for OSTEO KEEPER: Adults take three tablets, one time daily with a meal.See use instructions for Cal Mag D Advanced on page 12.Cal Mag D Advanced can also be purchased separately. See page 12 for more details.Ultimate Bone Health Solution11-6322 30-day supply of OSTEO KEEPER supplement and Cal Mag D AdvancedThe Ultimate Bone Health Solution helps to keep calcium in your bones, where it belongs,giving you peace of mind that you’re doing all you can to support your bones.*Regular exercise and a healthy diet with enough calcium and vitamin D help individuals maintain good bone health and may reduce the risk of osteoporosis.†This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.10 Orders: Amway Independent Business Owner | Amway.com | call 800-253-6500180-DAY MONEY-BACK Satisfaction Guarantee11

HELP PREVENT OSTEOPOROSISWITH CALCIUM AND VITAMIN D*NUTRILITE ® Cal Mag D Advanced• Calcified seaweed, sourced from the pristine fjords around thecoast of Iceland.• Cal Mag D Advanced provides calcium, magnesium, and vitamin Dto encourage the maximum absorption potential in the body and mayreduce the risk of osteoporosis when adequate calcium and vitamin Dare part of a well-balanced diet throughout life.* †• Provides key essential minerals copper, zinc, and manganese to aidin building and maintaining healthy bones.Suggested use: For women and teens, one to three tablets a day, with meals.For men, one to two tablets a day, with meals.HELP YOUR BODY ABSORB CALCIUM FOR STRONG BONESAND TEETH, AND SUPPORT BREAST, COLON, AND IMMUNESYSTEM HEALTHNUTRILITE ® Vitamin D3 2000 IU plus vitamin K2• Offers the same form of vitamin D naturally produced by sun exposureto support the growth and health of bones.• Equals 20 glasses of milk in one tablet.• Provides vitamin K2 to help get calcium from your bloodstream into bones.Suggested use: Take one tablet daily with a meal.Nutrilite Vitamin D310-9760 90 tabletsNutrilite Cal Mag D Advanced11-0610 180 tablets*Regular exercise and a healthy diet with enough calcium and vitamin D help individuals maintain good bone health and may reduce the risk of osteoporosis.†This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.12 Orders: Amway Independent Business Owner | Amway.com | call 800-253-6500180-DAY MONEY-BACK Satisfaction Guarantee13

FILL IN THE GAPSAll of these supplements contain varying amounts of calcium, magnesium, vitamin D,and vitamin K, and can help you fill in nutritional gaps in other areas as well.NUTRILITE ® Perfect Pack for Your HealthThe Perfect Pack for Your Health packages a trio of premierNUTRILITE supplements together to help you establish astrong nutritional foundation to live a full, active lifestyle.• NUTRILITE DOUBLE X ® Vitamin/Mineral/Phytonutrient –12 vitamins, 10 minerals, and 20 plant concentrates.• NUTRILITE Concentrated Fruits and Vegetables –phytonutrient equivalent of 10+ servings of fruitsand vegetables.• NUTRILITE OCEAN ESSENTIALS ® Balanced Health –balanced blend of DHA and EPA omega 3s.NUTRILITE ® Women’s PackEssential daily nutrition designedfor women.• Promotes great-looking skinand strong nails.• Contains each of theseessential supplements:Daily Multivitamin;Cal Mag D Advanced;Complex for Hair, Skin & Nails;and OCEAN ESSENTIALS ®Balanced Health.10-5481 30 packetsNUTRILITE Men’s PackStrong heart, clear mind, andtough immune support.• Provides single pack easefor your daily nutrition needs.• Contains Daily Multivitamin,Vitamin C Plus ExtendedRelease, Multi Carotene,and OCEAN ESSENTIALSBalanced Health.10-5480 30 packets11-6986 30-day supplyCalcium Magnesium Vitamin D Vitamin KUltimate Bone Health Solution 250 mg 100 mg 100 IUCal Mag D Advanced 250 mg 100 mg 100 IUVitamin D3 2000 IUplus vitamin K22000 IU 20 mcgPerfect Pack for Your Health 750 mg 300 mg 400 IUDOUBLE X ®Vitamin/Mineral/Phytonutrient750 mg 300 mg 400 IUNUTRILITE DOUBLE X Vitamin/Mineral/PhytonutrientDOUBLE X is more than a multivitamin – with 12 essentialvitamins, 10 essential minerals, and 20 plant concentrates.A-4300 31-day supply with 3-compartment caseNUTRILITE Daily MultivitaminJust one daily serving gives you 24 essential vitaminsand minerals, plus 518 mg of key plant concentrates.10-4174 90 tabletsDaily Multivitamin 200 mg 100 mg 400 IU 80 mcgWomen’s Pack 450 mg 200 mg 500 IU 80 mcgMen’s Pack 200 mg 100 mg 400 IU 80 mcgAmounts per serving14 Orders: Amway Independent Business Owner | Amway.com | call 800-253-6500180-DAY MONEY-BACK Satisfaction Guarantee15

Make the decision to start today to make betterchoices for your bone health. NUTRILITE ® vitamins,minerals, and supplements are here to help fill inthe gaps when your diet alone isn’t enough.To order NUTRILITE products, contact your local Amway Independent Business Owner,visit Amway.com, or call 800-253-6500.facebook.com/nutriliteustwitter.com/nutrilitehealth©2013 All rights reserved. Printed in the USA. L4153ENG