Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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2576848 | International Congress Series | 2007 | 9 Pages |
Abstract
The aim of this presentation was to assess the impact of a ‘vegetarian diet’ on indices of skeletal integrity. Analyses of existing literature were assessed in relation to bone health for: lacto-ovo-vegetarian and vegan diets vs. omnivorous; predominantly meat diets; consumption of animal vs. vegetable protein; fruit and vegetable consumption. The key findings include: (i) no differences in bone health indices between lacto-ovo-vegetarians and omnivores; (ii) conflicting data for protein effects on bone, with high and low protein intake being detrimental to the skeleton; (iii) growing support for a beneficial effect of fruit and vegetable intake on bone, with mechanisms of action currently remaining unclarified.
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Authors
S.A. Lanham-New, W.T.K. Lee, D.J. Torgerson, D.J. Millward,