ISSN:
0034-6659
Source:
Emerald Fulltext Archive Database 1994-2005
Topics:
Agriculture, Forestry, Horticulture, Fishery, Domestic Science, Nutrition
,
Process Engineering, Biotechnology, Nutrition Technology
Notes:
Examines the current understanding of the causes of osteoporosis, whichinclude genetic factors, gender, age, inadequate consumption of calcium,inadequate exposure to ultraviolet light coupled with inadequateconsumption of Vitamin D, lack of exercise, hormonal deficiency, smokingand alcohol and caffeine consumption. There is a complexinterrelationship between all these factors which results in a low peakbone mass prior to the onset of the menopause. An accelerated rate ofloss of bone at this stage results in fragile bones in many women whobecome susceptible to fractures of the pelvis, vertebrae and distalforearm. An examination of the diet of the UK population indicates that,although the current consumption of calcium and Vitamin D appears to beadequate to prevent deficiency diseases, there are substantialsubsections of the population whose diet or lifestyle indicate a majorrisk of developing osteoporosis in later life. In view of these factorsit would be prudent to encourage children and young people to developthe habit of taking enjoyable exercise to continue through life, andthat older women might consider a combination of HRT, exercise and adiet higher in calcium and Vitamin D than currently recommended.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1108/00346659310051151
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