Abstract
Diet, a modifiable osteoporosis risk factor, plays an important role in the acquisition and maintenance of bone mass. The influence of diet on bone begins in childhood; even maternal diet can influence bone mass in the offspring. A good general nutritional status and adequate dietary protein, calcium, vitamin D, fruits, and vegetables have a positive influence on bone health, while a high caloric diet and heavy alcohol consumption have been associated with lower bone mass and higher rates of fracture. The evidence for a role of other minerals and vitamins in skeletal health is not as strong, but recent evidence suggests that vitamins C and K might also have an effect on bone.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 296-302 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Current Osteoporosis Reports |
Volume | 10 |
Issue number | 4 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Dec 2012 |
Keywords
- Bone health
- Diet
- Fractures
- Nutrition
- Osteoporosis
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Endocrinology, Diabetes and Metabolism