The growing years and prevention of osteoporosis in later life.

C M Weaver

Journal: The Proceedings of the Nutrition Society 2001;59(2):303-6

PMID: 10946799

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Abstract

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.

Address: Department of Foods and Nutrition, Purdue University, West Lafayette, IN 47907-1264, USA. [email protected]

DOI: 10.1017/s0029665100000331

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MeSH Terms: Adolescent, Adolescent Nutritional Physiological Phenomena, Bone Density, Calcification, Physiologic, Calcium, Dietary, Female, Humans, Male, Nutrition Policy, Osteoporosis