title: Impact of Dietary Habits and Physical Activity on Bone Health among 40 to 60 Year Old Females at Risk of Osteoporosis in India.
abstract: Osteoporosis is a disorder of bones with increasing risk among women. However, a number of modifiable factors can help in combating this disorder. Present study examined the relationship of diet and physical activity and risk of osteoporosis through biochemical tests, bone mass density (BMD) scores, and standard questionnaires. Genetic risk for osteoporosis, presence of osteoarthritis, and thyroid problems were found among 8%, 7%, and 3% of participants, respectively; and 78% had onset of menopause between 47 to 55 years of age. Results revealed that less intake of proteins, minerals, and diverse fruit and vegetable consumption was significantly (p≤0.05; 0.01) correlated with decreased BMD score and serum calcium. It was concluded that adequate intake of varied fruits and vegetables, good protein, habit of daily physical activity, adequate sun exposure, and dietary calcium, may play a promising role in decreasing the risk of osteoporosis among women of this age group.
authors.affiliation: a Department of Food and Nutrition , College of Home Science, PAU Ludhiana , Ludhiana , Punjab , India.
authors.forename: Rafiya
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Munshi
authors.forename: Anita
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Kochhar
authors.forename: Vishal
authors.initials: V
authors.lastname: Garg
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D015519:Bone Density; D001842:Bone and Bones / Q000378:metabolism*; D002136:Calcium, Dietary / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000097:blood; D004032:Diet / Q000592:standards; D004044:Dietary Proteins / Q000008:administration & dosage; D015444:Exercise; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005260:Female; D005638:Fruit; D020022:Genetic Predisposition to Disease; D006801:Humans; D007194:India / Q000453:epidemiology; D008875:Middle Aged; D008903:Minerals / Q000008:administration & dosage; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D015663:Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D012306:Risk; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D014675:Vegetables
chemical_list: D002136:Calcium, Dietary; D004044:Dietary Proteins; D008903:Minerals
keywords: BMD; osteoporosis; risk factors