title: [Osteoporosis and nutrition].
abstract: The high content of calcium-ions provides a solid bone structure with its high firmness. Therefore, the basic principle of the diet for a prevention and treatment of osteoporosis is to guarantee an optimal calcium uptake. It can be shown that especially in girls aged from 12-19 years as well as in elderly patients, the desired calcium supply is not reached. Important sources of calcium are all milk products but also soda. The calcium uptake is enhanced by vitamin D and sex hormones. Oxalic acid, phytate and a high intake of salt, which improves the elimination of calcium, are unfavorable. A high intake of animal proteins results in an increased elimination of calcium that a restriction of such proteins in the diet may be useful.
authors.affiliation: Medizinische Universitätsklinik Würzburg.
authors.forename: B
authors.initials: B
authors.lastname: Allolio
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D015519:Bone Density / Q000502:physiology; D002136:Calcium, Dietary / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002648:Child; D002675:Child, Preschool; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009751:Nutritional Requirements; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000178:diet therapy* / Q000209:etiology; D015663:Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal / Q000178:diet therapy / Q000209:etiology; D011247:Pregnancy; D012016:Reference Values
chemical_list: D002136:Calcium, Dietary
vernacular_title: Osteoporose und Ernährung.