An apple a day ... is good for your bones
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November 19, 2010, Friday
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REACHING for an apple instead of a cookie doesn't just keep the weight off, it may prevent broken bones later in life, according to a study.
Older women who eat plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole grains may have a lower chance of bone fractures than those who pass on such healthy fare, the study added.
"Dietary patterns are related to adverse health outcomes, but the relation to skeletal fragility is not well understood," wrote Lisa Langsetmo at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, who headed the research team.
Researchers studied 3,539 postmenopausal women and 1,649 men aged 50 or older, focusing on the relationship between "nutrient density" - a food's concentration of nutrients in relation to calories - and the risk of fractures.
For each 40 percent increase in calories from nutrient-dense foods, the odds of a fracture over 10 years fell by 14 percent among women.
Older women who eat plenty of fruits, vegetables and whole grains may have a lower chance of bone fractures than those who pass on such healthy fare, the study added.
"Dietary patterns are related to adverse health outcomes, but the relation to skeletal fragility is not well understood," wrote Lisa Langsetmo at McGill University in Montreal, Canada, who headed the research team.
Researchers studied 3,539 postmenopausal women and 1,649 men aged 50 or older, focusing on the relationship between "nutrient density" - a food's concentration of nutrients in relation to calories - and the risk of fractures.
For each 40 percent increase in calories from nutrient-dense foods, the odds of a fracture over 10 years fell by 14 percent among women.
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