| Objective We analyzed the dietary behavior of osteoporosis patients with the aim of developing targeted community health management strategies. Methods 160 osteoporosis patients who had established electronic medical records in the 8 communities of the 309 medical consortiums were selected randomly. A questionnaire investigation was made among the patients, included dietary behavior, activity of daily living, awareness of healthy diet, family concern index, and social support degree. Multiple regression was used, P < 0.05 was considered statistically significant. Results 131 questionnaires were collected, and the effective rate was 83% . The partial regression coefficients of instrumental activities of daily living scale, awareness of healthy diet, family concern index, and social support degree were significant (P <0. 05). Among these patients, the principles of food selection were convenience and fresh. The phenomenon of eating leftovers and shelf-life expired foods still existed. Diet preference was “soy products,” “dark vegetables” , with less consumption of “dairy products” “seafood”. Conclusion The compliance of dietary behavior in osteoporosis patients was not optimistic. Feasible and individual healthy recipes and intuitive diet cards should be made according the dietary habit of the residents in the communities. Community non-staple food supply network should be established in line with the activity and dietary requirements of osteoporosis patients. Community health guidance should be carried out to ensure the balanced diet. |