Nutritional Aspects of Osteoporosis

Over twenty international experts share their knowledge on proper nutrition and how it influences the growth and development of peak bone mass, helps maintain bone mass in adults, and reduces bone loss in the elderly. They explore the great variety of nutrients and foods which can be used in the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis, nutrients such as protein, vitamin K, vitamin A, vitamin D, sodium, and potassium and new ground is broken concerning these nutrients' significant contributions to bone health.State-of-the-art reviews on:The new understanding of calcium and vitamin D in growth and developmentThe function of dietary proteins in bone healthThe significance of dietary magnesium, vitamin D, vitamin A, and vitamin KAcid-base balance, sodium, and potassium and their responsibilities as determinants of bone and the calcium economyThe confirmation of dairy products benefits, and the factors behind current anti-dairy activism