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

Contributor(s): Anderson, John J. B. (John Joseph Baxter), 1934- | Garner, Sanford C | Klemmer, Philip J | ProQuest (Firm)Material type: TextTextPublication details: Boca Raton, Fla. : Taylor & Francis, 2012Description: xvi, 539 p. : illISBN: 9781439819562 (electronic bk.)Subject(s): Bones | Bones -- Metabolism | NutritionGenre/Form: Electronic books.DDC classification: 612.751 LOC classification: QP88.2 | .D54 2012Online resources: Click to View
Contents:
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.
Summary: "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"-- Provided by publisher.
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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.

"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"-- Provided by publisher.

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