Abstract
Periods of skeletal growth, especially during adolescence, are critical to acquiring maximal peak bone mass to reduce risk of osteoporosis later in life. Linear growth exceeds bone consolidation, creating a vulnerable period of low bone density that increases risk of fracture. Following dietary recommendations for dairy products or equivalent sources of calcium is prudent for meeting bone nutrient requirements. Vitamin D status of most adolescents is adequate for calcium utilization.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Title of host publication | Nutrition in the Prevention and Treatment of Disease |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Pages | 969-989 |
| Number of pages | 21 |
| ISBN (Electronic) | 9780128029282 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2017 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Bibliographical note
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Keywords
- Adolescence
- Bone acquisition
- Calcium
- Milk
- Osteoporosis
- Peak bone mass
- Puberty
- Vitamin D
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