title: Osteoporosis: effects of calcium.
abstract: Bone loss coincides with the reduced physical activity of both sexes in later years, vigorously aggravated by age-associated hormonal changes in women and chronic inadequate intake of calcium. In the absence of preventive dietary measures, osteoporosis may become a major health problem for America's fastgrowing senior female population. Bone loss and fracture risk may be minimized or reversed by a daily intake of approximately 1 Gm. of calcium derived from the diet or through supplements.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000328:Adult; D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D002136:Calcium, Dietary / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002648:Child; D004966:Estrogens, Conjugated (USP) / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000178:diet therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D012737:Sex Factors
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D002136:Calcium, Dietary; D004966:Estrogens, Conjugated (USP)