Osteoporotic or fragility fractures affect one in two women and one in five men who are older
than 50. These events are associated with substantial morbidity, increased mortality, and an …

Osteoporosis is the most common chronic metabolic bone disease. It has been estimated
that more than 10 million people in the United States and 200 million men and women …

It is the position of the American Dietetic Association that appropriately planned vegetarian
diets, including total vegetarian or vegan diets, are healthful, nutritionally adequate, and may …

This book delivers its signature quality content in a student-friendly presentation. This
respected market leader is accessible, with relevant examples, illustrations, applications …

The Vitamins: Fundamental Aspects in Nutrition and Health, Fifth Edition, provides the latest
coverage of the biochemistry and physiology of vitamins and vitamin-like substances. Health …

Recently, vegetarian diets have experienced an increase in popularity. A vegetarian diet is
associated with many health benefits because of its higher content of fiber, folic acid …

Recent reports have attributed the potential health benefits of vitamin K beyond its function
to activate hepatic coagulation factors. Moreover, several studies have suggested that …

Vegetarians exhibit a wide diversity of dietary practices, often described by what is omitted
from their diet. When a vegetarian diet is appropriately planned and includes fortified foods …

Supplementation with calcium (Ca) and/or vitamin D (vitD) is key to the management of
osteoporosis. Other supplements like vitamin K2 (VitK2) and magnesium (Mg) could …

Bone is a metabolically active tissue that renews itself throughout one's life. Cytokines along
with several hormonal, nutritional, and growth factors are involved in tightly regulated bone …