Nutrition and Bone, Nutrition for CVD Flashcards
What triples the risk of fracture?
high animal protein intake and low calcium intake
high protein intake increases ___of the diet
acid load
PRAL
potential renal acid load
+PRAL
proteins, all breads, jello, pudding, bacon, walnuts, sunflower seeds, peanuts
-PRAL
all fruits, veggies, herbs and spices, brown sugar, molasses, cocoa, coffe
neutral foods
corn, butter, oils, cow’s milk, honey, white sugar, water, tea
protein___absorption
increases
calcium makes ____have lower absorption
phytate, oxalate
most females over___do not meet RDA of calcium
8 years
optimal absorption occurs in doses ____
<500mg
what minerals should you eat more of? Less of? for calcium absorption
more: potassium, magnesium
less: sodium
vitamin A is..?
bad for bone
vitamin D is dependant on?
sunlight exposure
vitamin K is required to make?
osteocalcin
what else should you avoid to get the max amount of calcium?
heavy alcohol
high caffeine intake
excessive fiber
Ca:P of >1