| Theme |
Nutrition and exercise for the fracture prevention |
| Title |
Role of diet in osteoporotic fracture prevention from adolescence to menopause |
| Author |
Takako Hirota |
Department of Health and Science, Kyoto Koka Women's University |
| Author |
Kenji Hirota |
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Hanwa Sumiyoshi General Hospital |
| [ Summary ] |
The nutritional needs of growing children and adolescents required for the achievement of optimal bone mass and skeletal architecture remain the cornerstone for the prevention or delay of late-life osteoporosis and fractures. Healthy diets providing balanced intakes of all nutrients continue to be the optimal method to promote bone health. Calcium and vitamin D requirements have been established. A number of other nutrients, including protein, vitamin C, vitamin K, magnesium, potassium and omega 3 fatty acids are important for maintaining bone health and preventing of osteoporosis and fragility fractures. Healthy diets providing balanced intakes of all nutrients continue to be the preferred means to promote bone health in older adults. |