Bone Health: Sound Suggestions for Stronger Bones

Laura A.G. Armas, Karen A. Rafferty, Robert P. Heaney

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Abstract

Bone requires calcium, vitamin D, protein, and phosphorus for optimal growth and maintenance.Food is the best source for most of the nutrients required by bone.Many in the population are consuming diets with inadequate calciumMost adults require additional vitamin D supplementation, especially if they have little sun exposure.Improvements in nutrition can make a significant difference to bone health, even if started later in life. Bone requires calcium, vitamin D, protein, and phosphorus for optimal growth and maintenance. Food is the best source for most of the nutrients required by bone. Many in the population are consuming diets with inadequate calcium Most adults require additional vitamin D supplementation, especially if they have little sun exposure. Improvements in nutrition can make a significant difference to bone health, even if started later in life.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationNutrition and Health (United Kingdom)
PublisherPalgrave Macmillan
Pages351-359
Number of pages9
DOIs
StatePublished - 2010

Publication series

NameNutrition and Health (United Kingdom)
VolumePart F3880
ISSN (Print)2628-197X
ISSN (Electronic)2628-1961

Keywords

  • Bone health
  • calcium
  • magnesium
  • phosphorus
  • vitamin D

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health

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