Journal
OSTEOPOROSIS INTERNATIONAL
Volume 26, Issue 12, Pages 2723-2742Publisher
SPRINGER LONDON LTD
DOI: 10.1007/s00198-015-3288-6
Keywords
Calcium; Life-course; Nutrition; Osteoporosis; Protein; Vitamin D
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- Medical Research Council [MC_UU_12011/1, MC_UP_A620_1014, MC_U147585827, MC_U147585819, U1475000001] Funding Source: researchfish
- National Institute for Health Research [NF-SI-0508-10082, NF-SI-0513-10085] Funding Source: researchfish
- MRC [MC_U147585819, MC_U147585827] Funding Source: UKRI
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This narrative review summarizes the role that nutrition plays in the development and maintenance of a healthy skeleton throughout the life-course. Nutrition has a significant influence on bone health throughout the life cycle. This narrative review summarizes current knowledge and guidance pertaining to the development and maintenance of a healthy skeleton. The primary objectives proposed for good bone health at the various stages of life are the following: Children and adolescents: achieve genetic potential for peak bone mass Adults: avoid premature bone loss and maintain a healthy skeleton Seniors: prevention and treatment of osteoporosis Findings from cohort studies, randomized controlled trials, systematic reviews and meta-analyses, in addition to current dietary guidelines, are summarized with the intention of providing clear nutritional guidance for these populations and pregnant women.
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