Quantitative Ultrasound and Dual X-Ray Absorptiometry as Indicators of Bone Mineral Density in Young Women and Nutritional Factors Affecting It

Quantitative Ultrasound and Dual X-Ray Absorptiometry as Indicators of Bone Mineral Density in Young Women and Nutritional Factors Affecting It

Young adulthood is an important stage in the accrual of bone mass. Young women are often unaware of the need, and how to optimize modifiable risk factors, particularly intake of nutrients associated with good bone health. In this study, an accessible way to estimate osteoporosis risk, quantitative u...

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Main Authors: Katie Schraders, Giancarla Zatta, Marlena Kruger, Jane Coad, Janet Weber, Louise Brough, Jasmine Thomson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-10-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
quantitative ultrasound
qus
dual x-ray absorptiometry
dxa
bone mineral density
bmd
bone mineral content
bmc
young women
calcium
protein
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/10/2336

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