Physical activity, nutrition, and bone health

This review aims to describe the roles that physical activity and nutrition have in bone metabolism and to examine their effects on bone in a situation of altered metabolism as a consequence of inadequate nutrition and/or excessive physical activity. Referring to the recent studies and the main guid...

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Main Authors: Alessandra Amato, Sara Baldassano, Cristina Cortis, Jill Cooper, Patrizia Proia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Termedia Publishing House 2018-09-01
Series:Human Movement
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Online Access:https://www.termedia.pl/Physical-activity-nutrition-and-bone-health,129,33387,1,1.html
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Summary:This review aims to describe the roles that physical activity and nutrition have in bone metabolism and to examine their effects on bone in a situation of altered metabolism as a consequence of inadequate nutrition and/or excessive physical activity. Referring to the recent studies and the main guidelines in the literature on athlete nutrition, the paper also focuses on essential nutrients for bone health during performance. Finally, it discusses the negative effect of some nutrients on bone mineral density.
ISSN:1899-1955