Bone Health and Osteoporosis

Pathway Contributor: Angie Jefferson

Credentials:
RD

Degree(s):
BSc Nutrition & Post Grad Diploma in Dietetics

Relevant Dietetic Experience and Accomplishments:

• Editorial Panel Member Healthier You

Practice Focus:
Public Health

Affiliation Statement:
Horopito Wellness - To Better Days Vitamin D patches - consultancy fees to oversee research project on safety profile & time-level response for serum vit D & prepare paper for publication Menopause Exchange - charity - expert adviser small honorarium received Associated British Foods - Twinings & Jordans Ryvita - consultancy fees - microbiome/fibre arena Galaxo Smithkline - centrum supplements - no work undertaken yet or payments received but recently won consulting contract to advise on PR activities targeting dietitians & nutritionists in UK

Contributions:

• Does the consumption of carbonated beverages impact bone health?  

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• Does the consumption of coffee or tea affect bone health or risk of osteoporosis?  

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• Is the consumption of alcohol detrimental to bone health and osteoporosis?  

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• What are the effects of lower carbohydrate/higher protein diets (LCDs) on bone health among adults?  

  Role: Reviewer

• Which dietary patterns are recommended to preserve bone health and prevent osteoporosis?  

  Role: Reviewer

• What is the role of pre-, pro- or synbiotics in the maintenance of bone health and prevention or treatment of osteoporosis?  

  Role: Reviewer

• What is the role of silicon in bone health and preventing osteoporosis?  

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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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• 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 type of vitamin D supplement is the most effective and in what dose for osteoporosis prevention?  

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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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