Nutrition and Osteoporosis Flashcards
2 diff tissue types in bone
cortical (80%) and trabecular (20%)
bone is organic matrix composed of ___ fibres with _____ salt deposits and crystallized ____ ions
collagen; calcium and phosphate; hydroxyl
bones help maintain _____ in the ECF
physiologic concentrations of P and Ca
calcium content in the body totals ___ g and hydroxyapatite makes up ___% of total available calcium
1100-2000; 99
where is the remaining 1% of Ca?
in ECF an regulates various biochem events
normal serum concentration of Ca (total):
2.1-2.5 mmol/L
normal serum concentration of P:
0.8-1.5 mmol/L
P content in body totals ___g and ___% found in bones
500-800; 85-90
maintaining Ca and P homeostasis is complex cuz requires balance of:
diet intake, fecal/urinary losses, flux in/out of bone
primary hormones involved in Ca and P regulation:
PTH and vit D (calcitriol)
other hormones involved in Ca and P regulation:
calcitonin, cortisol, growth and thyroid hormone
how does PTH work?
stim osteoclasts (bone remodelling, urinary loss of calcium)
most common bone disease in humans characterized by decreased bone density, deteriorations of bone microarchitecture (qualitY)
osteoporosis
osteoporosis ^ susceptibility to:
fractures, pain, morbidity
first step on way to osteoporosis:
osteopenia (low bone mass)
2 types of primary osteoporosis:
type 1 estrogen-androgen deficient OP, type 2 age-related OP
what is type 1 primary>
occurs in women within few years of menopause from loss of trabecular (spongy) bone tissue and cessation of ovarian production of estrogen
what is type 2 primary?
occurs >70 yrs, hormonal regulatory processes that govern bone remodelling gradually change in ageing so imbalance tween bone formation and resorption occurs (uncoupling)
secondary OP occurs in relation to:
drugs or med conditions that ^ bone loss
risk factors for osteoporosis:
Caucasian/Asian, small body size and thin bones ,low BMD, personal hx fracture after age 50 (or in parent/sibling), age 65+, abnormal absence of menstrual periods, low estrogen, low testosterone, glucocorticoid therapy > 3 months, alcoholism, low lifelong Ca and D intake, physical inactivity, poor health/frailty, current smoking
risk factors relate to:
development of peak BMD, remineralization/demineralization once peak BMD achieved
diseases associated with ^ risk of osteoporosis:
GI, genetic, endocrine, hypogonadal states, miscellaneous
drugs associated with ^ risk osteoporosis:
glucocorticoids, anticonvulsants, barbiturates, heparin, lithium, methotrexate, PPI, SSRI, thiazolidinediones
BMD best measured using ____ and results compared to ____ diagnostic T score criteria
DXA; WHO
T score shows:
how much measured BMD is higher or lower than BMD of a healthy 30 year old adult
normal T score is ___, low BM is ____, osteoporosis is ____ and severe is ____
-1 or greater; between -1 and -2.5; -2.5 or less; -2.5 or less with 1+ fractures
key nutrients of consideration are:
calcium, vit D, protein, sodium, caffeine
other nutrients and food comps important:
P (essential for normal bone structure and function), trace minerals, vit A, Vit K (help develop and maintain bone), fibre, alcohol, soy
when ingested in excess, these nutrients and food comps adversely affect bone metabolism:
vitamin A (UL 3000mcg retinol), sodium (UL > 2300mg), alcohol, caffeine
primary bone forming mineral that is required for achieving peak bone mass, maintaining bone mass, minimizing bone mineral loss, decreasing incidence of OP related fractures
Ca
decreased Ca intake –> ___ serum Ca –> ____ PTH –>stimulate bone ____ to ____ serum Ca
decreased; increased; resorption; increase
DVs assume ____ mg/day for Ca
1100