The outcomes of this project point to a gap in public knowledge of osteoporosis particularly as it relates to the importance of calcium intake and exercise with bone health.As well, the importance of earlier osteoporosis risk screening is highlighted for young postmenopausal women. There is a need to develop a useful clinically based osteoporosis screening survey for this population that addresses not only those at risk for osteoporosis, but also should consider the impact of health beliefs, health screening anxiety and perceived barriers for engaging in preventative health behaviours. Primary care providers should be Influence of BMD Testing on Calcium & Exercise 3 aware of the positive and negative influences of sharing BMD test results and the importance of follow-up in the primary care setting. Screening for osteoporosis risk is a priority in young postmenopausal women with the ultimate goal of reducing fractures thereby reducing morbidity, mortality and improving quality of life and decreasing the burden on the health care system.