Osteoporosis

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Adult nutrition

Every day we are bombarded with nutrition and health messages and a seemingly endless array of concerns about lifestyle and diet. Healthy eating and a healthful way of life are important to how we look, feel and how much we enjoy life. The right lifestyle decisions, with a routine of good food and regular exercise, can help us make the most of what life has to offer. Making smart food choices early in life and through adulthood can also help reduce the ...

Science Briefs

Calcium intakes close to recommendations reduce the risk of bone fracture

Could oily fish strengthen bones?

Low vitamin D levels among European adolescents

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FAQ

Is caffeine a risk factor for osteoporosis?

Which type of calcium tablet best helps prevent osteoporosis?

Are dairy-product/calcium requirements overestimated in Western society? Taking an opposite example, the Chinese don’t consume any, and they don’t suffer from osteoporosis.

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Food Today

Strong Bones for a Strong Future

Life style choices made by young people today can offset their chances of developing osteoporosis later in life. There is no secret about it - the more calcium accumulated while young the more there will be in the bones when older. An important factor is diet.

A bright future for vitamin D

Vitamin D has recently been hitting the headlines in Europe, highlighting the need for action to ensure that Europeans have enough vitamin D. But how should this be obtained? Is diet and sunshine enough, or do we need a bit of extra help?

Nutrition and the ageing population - Vitamin D and its role in bone health

The proportion of elderly people in Europe is currently around 20% and this is predicted to increase to 25% by 2020. The most dramatic demographic changes are in the oldest age group (80 years and over). A number of factors, including nutrition, have contributed to this increase in life expectancy. This global phenomenon has spiked renewed interest in the ageing process amongst researchers, policy makers and industry alike.

Special nutritional requirements of the child athlete

There are many health benefits to children from being highly active. However, the rapid period of growth during childhood and adolescence means that their nutritional requirements may differ from those of adults.

How to prevent childhood obesity - news from the IDEFICS study

Stimulating children to exercise by creating an environment with enough green space, sports facilities and playgrounds may be a simple means to combat obesity in children. At the same time parents have to make sure that their children get enough sleep during the night. These are the latest results of the European Commission-funded project IDEFICS (Identification and prevention of Dietary- and lifestyle-induced Health EFfects In Children and infantS).

Sugars in our diet

In view of the increasing prevalence of overweight and obesity in Europe, the role of certain carbohydrates, like sugar, is often controversially discussed. Here are some facts about the role of carbohydrates, sugars and sugar in our diet.

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Energy Balance

With only some basic data, the energy balance calculator defines your Body Mass Index (BMI), your daily energy requirements and if you are at risk for certain diseases.

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