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Strategies for preventing bone loss in populations with insufficient calcium and vitamin D intake.

Nutrition research and practice
April 1, 2025
Kyung-Jin Yeum et al. (3 authors)
Journal ArticleReviewHuman Study
Study Details

Study Goal

The researchers aimed to examine the role of calcium and vitamin D in bone metabolism and evaluate strategies to address deficiencies to prevent bone loss.

Results Summary

The study found that calcium and vitamin D deficiencies are widespread and linked to diminished bone integrity and increased osteoporosis risk. It highlighted fortification, supplementation, and lifestyle changes as effective strategies to improve nutrient intake and bone health.

Population

Vulnerable populations, including older adults, individuals with limited sun exposure, and those with dietary restrictions.

Effective Dosage

Not specified

Duration

Not specified

Interactions

None mentioned

Extracted Claims (5)
InterventionDirectionEndpointPopulationDosageImpactClaim #
calcium and vitamin D
neutral
skeletal health
-
-
are essential for maintaining
#1
inadequate intake of calcium and vitamin D
decrease
bone integrity
regions such as Asia and Africa
-
has been associated with diminished
#2
inadequate intake of calcium and vitamin D
increase
osteoporosis
regions such as Asia and Africa
-
has been associated with a rising incidence of
#3
fortification of staple foods and supplementation
increase
nutrient intake
-
-
strategies to improve
#4
increased physical activity, sun exposure, and dietary education
decrease
bone loss
-
-
lifestyle modifications to prevent
#5
Abstract

Calcium and vitamin D are essential nutrients for maintaining skeletal health, yet deficiencies in these nutrients are particularly widespread in regions such as Asia and Africa. Inadequate intake of these nutrients in these areas has been associated with diminished bone integrity and a rising incidence of osteoporosis. This review examines the underlying mechanisms of bone loss driven by calcium and vitamin D deficiencies, emphasizing their crucial roles in bone metabolism. It also presents strategies to improve nutrient intake, such as fortification of staple foods and supplementation, along with lifestyle modifications including increased physical activity, sun exposure, and dietary education, to prevent bone loss effectively. Special consideration is given to vulnerable populations, including older adults, individuals with limited sun exposure, and those with dietary restrictions, who are at higher risk of deficiency. The review further evaluates public health strategies, including government-initiated fortification and educational programs, as essential measures for tackling widespread nutrient deficiencies. Lastly, it explores future avenues for addressing calcium and vitamin D deficiencies, including the potential role of digital health tools, personalized nutrition, and innovative public health policies to alleviate the global burden of bone-related diseases.

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Quality Scores
SafetyNot Assessed
Efficacy85/10
Quality75/10
Research Impact Scores
APT Score0.05
Weight Score2.50
Normalized Score0.69
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