The relationship of dietary calcium, vitamin K and other nutrients to conservation of femoral bone density in the young elderly: the EPIC/EPOS cohort study
Jonathan Reeve
(University of Cambridge Institute of Public Health and Departments of Medicine and Clinical Gerontology and the MRC Dunn Nutrition Unit, Cambridge, UK)
Sheila Bingham
(University of Cambridge Institute of Public Health and Departments of Medicine and Clinical Gerontology and the MRC Dunn Nutrition Unit, Cambridge, UK)
Kay‐Tee Khaw
(University of Cambridge Institute of Public Health and Departments of Medicine and Clinical Gerontology and the MRC Dunn Nutrition Unit, Cambridge, UK)
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Abstract
Considers factors relating to bone loss. Looks at the scientific background with regard to calcium and its effects with regard to bone loss. Reports on the aims of a study in this area which will involve factors such as the measurement of bone loss and a thorough nutritional analyses.
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Citation
Reeve, J., Bingham, S. and Khaw, K. (1997), "The relationship of dietary calcium, vitamin K and other nutrients to conservation of femoral bone density in the young elderly: the EPIC/EPOS cohort study", Nutrition & Food Science, Vol. 97 No. 6, pp. 233-235. https://doi.org/10.1108/00346659710180389
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:MCB UP Ltd
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