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For the third time, specialists from all over the world met to
present their most recent scientific results and to update their
knowledge in the expand ing field of nutrition and, osteoporosis.
Major nutrition-al factors, such as calcium and vitamin D, were
reexamined, with special attention on the ef fects of calcium,
given either as a supplement or in dairy products in chil dren and
adolescents, and to vitamin D supplementation in the elderly. The
RDA for calcium was questioned, and the calcium requirement was
rede fined. Special attention was paid to proteins and their growth
promoting action via IGF-l, as well as to the profound effects on
calcium and bone metabolism of vegetarian diets or diets rich in
acidic or alkaline foods. Although considered an environmental
factor influencing the pathogenesis of osteoporosis, nutrition was
discussed in relation to genetic conditions, because certain
genetic conditions modifY patients' responses to nutritional
deficiencies and to supplementary interventions. These proceedings
report the wide spectrum of research currently being undertaken and
the new perspectives this presents and emphasize the sig nificant
and important impact of nutrition on bone health and disease."
The Nutrition and Health Series of books have had great success
because each volume has the consistent overriding mission of
providing health professionals with texts that are essential
because each includes (1) a synthesis of the state of the science;
(2) timely, in-depth reviews by the leading researchers in their
respective fields; (3) extensive, - to-date fully annotated
reference lists; (4) a detailed index; (5) relevant tables and
figures; (6) identification of paradigm shifts and the
consequences; (7) virtually no overlap of information between
chapters, but targeted, interchapter referrals; (8) suggestions of
areas for future research; and (9) balanced, data-driven answers to
patient/health prof- sionals' questions that are based on the
totality of evidence rather than the findings of any single study.
The series volumes are not the outcome of a symposium. Rather, each
editor has the potential to examine a chosen area with a broad
perspective, both in subject matter as well as in the choice of
chapter authors. The international perspective, especially with
regard to public health initiatives, is emphasized where
appropriate. The editors, whose trainings are both research- and
practice-oriented, have the opportunity to develop a primary
objective for their book; define the scope and focus, and then
invite the leading authorities from around the world to be part of
their initiative. The authors are encouraged to provide an overview
of the field, discuss their own research, and relate the research
findings to potential human health consequences.
The Nutrition and Health Series of books have had great success
because each volume has the consistent overriding mission of
providing health professionals with texts that are essential
because each includes (1) a synthesis of the state of the science;
(2) timely, in-depth reviews by the leading researchers in their
respective fields; (3) extensive, - to-date fully annotated
reference lists; (4) a detailed index; (5) relevant tables and
figures; (6) identification of paradigm shifts and the
consequences; (7) virtually no overlap of information between
chapters, but targeted, interchapter referrals; (8) suggestions of
areas for future research; and (9) balanced, data-driven answers to
patient/health prof- sionals' questions that are based on the
totality of evidence rather than the findings of any single study.
The series volumes are not the outcome of a symposium. Rather, each
editor has the potential to examine a chosen area with a broad
perspective, both in subject matter as well as in the choice of
chapter authors. The international perspective, especially with
regard to public health initiatives, is emphasized where
appropriate. The editors, whose trainings are both research- and
practice-oriented, have the opportunity to develop a primary
objective for their book; define the scope and focus, and then
invite the leading authorities from around the world to be part of
their initiative. The authors are encouraged to provide an overview
of the field, discuss their own research, and relate the research
findings to potential human health consequences.
This book is based on presentations given at the Fifth
International Symposium on Nutritional Aspects of Osteoporosis held
in Lausanne, Switzerland in 2003. Although an often neglected
chapter of medical research, the nutritional influences on bone
health was a discussed topic at this congress. Also discussed were
new insights into the role of proteins, vitamins, potassium,
vegetables, food acid load, mineral waters and calcium.
This book is based on presentations given at the Fifth
International Symposium on Nutrional Aspects of Osteoporosis held
in Lausanne, Switzerland in 2003. Although an often neglected
chapter of medical research, the nutritional influences on bone
health was a discussed topic at this congress. Also discussed were
new insights into the role of proteins, vitamins, potassium,
vegetables, food acid load, mineral waters and calcium.
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