Bone mineral density in Chinese elderly female vegetarians, vegans, lacto-vegetarians and omnivores

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There is a link between diet and bone mineral density (BMD), according to research undertaken among 76 Chinese vegetarian women. Vegetarians have lower BMD at the hip than omnivores, but there is no difference between vegans and lactovegetarians. It seems that an adequate intake of calories and protein may be required to optimize bone mass. Any beneficial effect in lactovegetarians resulting from a high calcium intake may thus be balanced out by a lower intake of protein and calories. BMD appears to be positively linked with dietary intake of protein, energy and calcium.

Bones, Bone density, Vegetarians

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Plasma ascorbate and vitamin E levels in Hong Kong Chinese

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Hong Kong Chinese, with their low risk of coronary heart disease, do not appear to have high lipid standardized Vitamin E (Vit E(sub LS)) levels in fasting plasma. This was concluded in an investigation of fasting plasma total- and Vit E(sub LS) in this group as well as age-, diet- and gender-related differences. Findings also revealed male and female differences and an age-related decrease in plasma Vit E(sub LS) concentration in men. Increased vitamin C intake is suggested to avoid age- and sex-related differences in plasma ascorbate in Western populations.

Vitamin E, Nutritional aspects, Vitamin C, Vitamin E in human nutrition, Blood plasma, Vitamin C in human nutrition, Chinese in Hong Kong

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Diet and glucose tolerance in a Chinese population

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This article discusses the relationship between diet, glucose tolerance, and diabetes in Chinese people. An analysis of patients' food habits, glycemic indices, and body mass index measurements is presented.

Hong Kong, Measurement, Risk factors, Demographic aspects, Diabetes, Diabetes mellitus, Obesity, Food habits, Chinese, Body mass index, Glycemic index, Glucose intolerance

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