Pathway Contributor: Angie Jefferson
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Relevant Dietetic Experience and Accomplishments
- Editorial Panel Member Healthier You
Practice Focus
Contributions
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Is the consumption of alcohol detrimental to bone health and osteoporosis?
Role: Reviewer
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Should individuals with osteoporosis be screened for chronic gastrointestinal diseases (e.g. Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, celiac disease)?
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What are the effects of lower carbohydrate/higher protein diets (LCDs) on bone health among adults?
Role: Reviewer
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Does the consumption of coffee or tea affect bone health or risk of osteoporosis?
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Does the consumption of carbonated beverages impact bone health?
Role: Reviewer
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What are the recommendations for calcium and vitamin D intake for the prevention and treatment of osteoporosis?
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What type of vitamin D supplement is the most effective and in what dose for osteoporosis prevention?
Role: Reviewer
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Which dietary patterns are recommended to preserve bone health and prevent osteoporosis?
Role: Reviewer
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What is the role of pre-, pro- or synbiotics in the maintenance of bone health and prevention or treatment of osteoporosis?
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What is the role of silicon in bone health and preventing osteoporosis?
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Besides calcium and vitamin D, are dietary supplements or nutraceuticals recommended for the prevention and/or treatment of osteoporosis?
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