[Diet, exercise and bone metabolism]

Clin Calcium. 2011 May;21(5):715-9.
[Article in Japanese]

Abstract

Osteoporosis is a major public health issue in Japan, and key factors for its prevention are diet and exercise. Vitamin D and K are strongly associated with bone metabolism. The recommended daily vitamin D and K requirements are 400-800 IU and 250-300μg, respectively. In addition, exercise is effective for the improvement of bone mineral density in the elderly. Regular exercise and improvement of diet are important for the prevention of osteoporosis in the aging society.

Publication types

  • English Abstract
  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bone Density
  • Bone and Bones / metabolism*
  • Diet*
  • Exercise / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Life Style
  • Osteoporosis / etiology
  • Osteoporosis / prevention & control*
  • Vitamin D / physiology
  • Vitamin K / physiology

Substances

  • Vitamin K
  • Vitamin D