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Bone health nutrition issues in aging.

Karen Plawecki¹, Karen Chapman-Novakofski

¹Division of Nutritional Sciences, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, 61801, USA. kmc@illinois.edu

|January 19, 2012

Summary

Dietary and supplemental calcium and vitamin D interventions show positive effects on bone health in aging populations. Food-based and educational strategies are particularly effective, with lower economic impact and fewer side effects.

Keywords:

aging bone vitamin D calcium

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Scanning Skeletal Remains for Bone Mineral Density in Forensic Contexts

Scanning Skeletal Remains for Bone Mineral Density in Forensic Contexts

Published on: January 29, 2018

Area of Science:

Gerontology
Nutritional Science
Bone Metabolism

Background:

Bone health is a critical concern in aging populations.
Current research on nutrition and bone health in aging primarily focuses on calcium and vitamin D, but evidence remains inconclusive.
Understanding effective interventions is vital for maintaining bone integrity in older adults.

Purpose of the Study:

To systematically review the impact of dietary and supplemental calcium and vitamin D interventions on bone health in aging individuals over the past decade.
To evaluate the effectiveness of various nutritional and educational strategies.
To identify interventions with favorable economic and safety profiles.

Main Methods:

A systematic literature review was conducted using keywords related to diet, nutrition, bone health, calcium, and vitamin D.
Search limits included the aging population and English-language publications.
Papers were screened and analyzed for relevance and findings.

Main Results:

A positive effect on bone health was observed for both dietary and supplemental calcium and vitamin D interventions.
Food-based interventions and educational strategies demonstrated significant benefits.
These interventions were associated with less economic impact and a lower risk of physiological side effects compared to other approaches.

Conclusions:

Dietary and supplemental calcium and vitamin D interventions can positively impact bone health in aging.
Food-based and educational strategies offer effective, low-cost, and safe approaches to support bone health in older adults.
Further research should consider potential publishing biases and explore the long-term efficacy of these interventions.