The growing years and prevention of osteoporosis in later life

被引:52
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作者
Weaver, CM [1 ]
机构
[1] Purdue Univ, Dept Foods & Nutr, W Lafayette, IN 47907 USA
关键词
calcium; peak bone mass;
D O I
10.1017/S0029665100000331
中图分类号
R15 [营养卫生、食品卫生]; TS201 [基础科学];
学科分类号
100403 ;
摘要
Ca is the major mineral in bone, and 99 % of the Ca in the body resides in the skeleton. Skeletal mass is a determinant of risk of fracture in childhood as well as adulthood. Over 40 % of adult peak bone mass is acquired during adolescence. This period is when lifestyle choices, including ensuring adequate dietary Ca, regular weight-bearing exercise and avoiding hormonal insufficiency, are especially important. Current Ca intakes for adolescent females are woefully inadequate.
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页码:303 / 306
页数:4
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