Osteoporosis is called the silent thief of bones, it occurs due to a lack of calcium, protein or vitamin D, a sedentary job, the effect of certain drugs, certain diseases (for example, celiac disease, liver or kidney disease). Information about the causes of its occurrence, taking into account prevention, is the content of the book, which provides patients with information about bones, calcium metabolism, and dietary measures in an understandable form. In the recipe section, readers can find recipes for tasty dishes, the book contains a glossary of technical terms and foreign expressions, the index of terms improves clarity. The new publication of the Forsapi publishing house should be of help both to patients with developed osteoporosis and to all others who want to rethink their eating habits and lifestyle and do something to prevent the development of this disease of civilization.