Dietary prevention of osteoporosis
1Primary Care Division, Yale University School of Nursing, New Haven, CT 06536-0740, USA.
Abstract:
Osteoporosis is a major health problem facing women and men, and the number of people affected is likely to increase substantially as the population ages. The gold standard for treatment has always been prevention. This article reviews therapeutic options, with an emphasis on nutrition; outlines current recommendations for calcium and vitamin D throughout the life span; and discusses food and supplemental sources of calcium. Guidelines are given for identifying high- and low-risk patients, and appropriate interventions are highlighted.
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