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Record Nr.

UNINA9910457750603321

Titolo

Diet, nutrients, and bone health / / edited by John J.B. Anderson, Sanford C. Garner, Philip J. Klemmer

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Boca Raton, Fla. : , : CRC Press, , 2012

ISBN

0-429-10369-7

1-283-27937-1

9786613279378

1-4398-1956-4

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (556 p.)

Altri autori (Persone)

AndersonJohn J. B <1934-> (John Joseph Baxter)

GarnerSanford C

KlemmerPhilip J

Disciplina

612.751

Soggetti

Bones

Bones - Metabolism

Nutrition

Electronic books.

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references.

Nota di contenuto

pt. 1. Introduction to diet and bone -- pt. 2. Effects of specific nutrients on bone -- pt. 3. Effects of life cycle changes on bone -- pt. 4. Race, ethnicity, and bone -- pt. 5. Osteopenia and osteoporosis -- pt. 6. Conclusion.

Sommario/riassunto

Presenting recent advancements in research findings and the resulting new schools of thought on the physiology of human bone, this comprehensive reference examines information on dietary pattern and specific nutrients in bone health. Written by experts in the areas of nutrition, bone function, and medicine, chapters include research on a variety of bone-related topics including effects of vitamins, nutrients, and antioxidants; dietary requirements; physical exercise; bone hormones; lifestyle and effects through the life cycle; race and ethnicity; and prevention of bone diseases including osteopenia and osteoporosis--