Longitudinal changes in radial bone density in older men
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Trabecular and cortical bone densities in men are decreased at a rate of around 1% a year over the age range 29 years to 76 years, according to research designed to assess changes in radial bone density and bone mineral metabolism in older caucasian men. There was found to be no change with age in cortical bone density or integral bone density in the distal radius in men aged above 66 years. There was a decrease in trabecular bone density, cortical bone density and integral bone density of between 10% and 15% for men with a mean age of 71.7 years compared with men with a mean age of 47 years.
Publication Name: European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-3007
Year: 1999
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Antioxidant status in children with protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) living in Cairo, Egypt
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Severe protein-energy malnutrition (PEM) can lead to kwashiorkor (KWO) and marasmus (MAR). A study looked at the antioxidant status of a group of children with PEM living in Cairo,Egypt, with the aim of comparing antioxidant status, enzymes and their co-factors between MAR and KWO. KWO and MAR lead to an increase in red cell superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity and a decrease in whole blood selenium-glutathione peroxidase (GPX). Decreased plasma concentrations of ceruloplasmin and vitamins A, C and E were also observed in children with PEM, suggesting high oxidative stress.
Publication Name: European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-3007
Year: 1999
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Folate and vitamin B(sub 12) status of the elderly
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The free-living elderly in Edmonton, Canada, have an adequate dietary intake of folate and vitamin B(sub 12), but some individuals are at risk for nutritional deficiency. The folate intake of 14% males and 17% females is less than 67% of the recommended nutrient intake (RNI). Probability analysis shows that 26% males and 21% females are at risk for folate deficiency. The intake of vitamin B(sub 12) is more than the RNI value, and 1% males and 12% females are at risk for its deficiency.
Publication Name: European Journal of Clinical Nutrition
Subject: Health
ISSN: 0954-3007
Year: 1996
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