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Nutritional factors that influence change in bone density and stress fracture risk among young female cross-country runners.
MedLine Citation:
PMID:  20709302     Owner:  NLM     Status:  MEDLINE    
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
OBJECTIVE: To identify nutrients, foods, and dietary patterns associated with stress fracture risk and changes in bone density among young female distance runners.
DESIGN AND SETTING: Two-year, prospective cohort study. Observational data were collected in the course of a multicenter randomized trial of the effect of oral contraceptives on bone health.
PARTICIPANTS: One hundred and twenty-five female competitive distance runners ages 18-26 years.
ASSESSMENT OF RISK FACTORS: Dietary variables were assessed with a food frequency questionnaire.
MAIN OUTCOME MEASUREMENTS: Bone mineral density and content (BMD/BMC) of the spine, hip, and total body were measured annually by dual x-ray absorptiometry (DEXA). Stress fractures were recorded on monthly calendars, and had to be confirmed by radiograph, bone scan, or magnetic resonance imaging.
RESULTS: Seventeen participants had at least one stress fracture during follow-up. Higher intakes of calcium, skim milk, and dairy products were associated with lower rates of stress fracture. Each additional cup of skim milk consumed per day was associated with a 62% reduction in stress fracture incidence (P < .05); and a dietary pattern of high dairy and low fat intake was associated with a 68% reduction (P < .05). Higher intakes of skim milk, dairy foods, calcium, animal protein, and potassium were associated with significant (P < .05) gains in whole-body BMD and BMC. Higher intakes of calcium, vitamin D, skim milk, dairy foods, potassium, and a dietary pattern of high dairy and low fat were associated with significant gains in hip BMD.
CONCLUSIONS: In young female runners, low-fat dairy products and the major nutrients in milk (calcium, vitamin D, and protein) were associated with greater bone gains and a lower stress fracture rate. Potassium intake was also associated with greater gains in hip and whole-body BMD.
Authors:
Jeri W Nieves; Kathryn Melsop; Meredith Curtis; Jennifer L Kelsey; Laura K Bachrach; Gail Greendale; Mary Fran Sowers; Kristin L Sainani
Publication Detail:
Type:  Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.    
Journal Detail:
Title:  PM & R : the journal of injury, function, and rehabilitation     Volume:  2     ISSN:  1934-1482     ISO Abbreviation:  PM R     Publication Date:  2010 Aug 
Date Detail:
Created Date:  2010-08-16     Completed Date:  2010-12-23     Revised Date:  -    
Medline Journal Info:
Nlm Unique ID:  101491319     Medline TA:  PM R     Country:  United States    
Other Details:
Languages:  eng     Pagination:  740-50; quiz 794     Citation Subset:  IM    
Copyright Information:
Copyright © 2010 American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.
Affiliation:
Clinical Research Center, Helen Hayes Hospital, Route 9W, West Haverstraw, NY 10993, USA. jwn5@columbia.edu
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MeSH Terms
Descriptor/Qualifier:
Adolescent
Adult
Bone Density*
Cohort Studies
Contraceptives, Oral
Diet*
Female
Fractures, Stress / diagnosis,  epidemiology*
Humans
Nutritional Status
Risk Factors
Running / injuries*
Young Adult
Chemical
Reg. No./Substance:
0/Contraceptives, Oral

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