Nutrition and Bone Health
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About the Book
This collection of authoritative articles comprehensively reviews the newest clinical findings and research discoveries regarding the role of nutrition in maintaining a healthy skeleton. Topics range from the basics of nutrition and bone biology to the health effects of dietary macronutrients, minerals, and fat-soluble vitamins. The effects of life stages, race, lifestyle, and supplements are also detailed, along with data-driven discussions of the health impact on bones of calcium, sodium, potassium, phosphorus, magnesium, zinc, selenium, vitamin D, protein intake, phytoestrogens, onions, and omega fatty acids. In addition, the authors explain bone mineral density testing, establish nutritional guidelines for bone health in all ages, and make recommendations on how to maximize and maintain bone health through nutrition, exercise, and exposure to the sun.
Book Details
ISBN-13: 9781588292483
EAN: 9781588292483
Publisher Date: 01 May 2004
Dewey: 612.75
Illustration: Y
LCCN: 2004005045
No of Pages: 704
Returnable: N
Spine Width: 38 mm
ISBN-10: 1588292487
Publisher: Humana Press
Binding: Hardcover
Height: 259 mm
Language: English
MediaMail: Y
PrintOnDemand: N
Series Title: English
Width: 178 mm