2009
DOI: 10.1017/s1368980008002024
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Low dietary calcium in European postmenopausal osteoporotic women

Abstract: Objective: The WHO recommends a daily Ca intake for postmenopausal women of 1300 mg. The objective of the present study was to assess the dietary Ca intake in European postmenopausal osteoporotic women. Design, setting and subjects: Assessment of dietary Ca intake (food and supplements) was performed with a validated self-questionnaire in 8524 osteoporotic women from nine European countries (Belgium, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Poland, Spain and the UK).

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“…There is high prevalence of vitamin D and calcium insufficiency in elderly men and women (7, 8). In a study conducted in nine European countries, the prevalence of vitamin D inadequacy was estimated at 80.9 and 44.5% when considering cut-offs of 75 and 50 nmol/L in elderly women aged over 80 years (8).…”
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confidence: 99%
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“…There is high prevalence of vitamin D and calcium insufficiency in elderly men and women (7, 8). In a study conducted in nine European countries, the prevalence of vitamin D inadequacy was estimated at 80.9 and 44.5% when considering cut-offs of 75 and 50 nmol/L in elderly women aged over 80 years (8).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…In a study conducted in nine European countries, the prevalence of vitamin D inadequacy was estimated at 80.9 and 44.5% when considering cut-offs of 75 and 50 nmol/L in elderly women aged over 80 years (8). The adequate intake of calcium is also far from optimal, with about only 20% of women consuming ≥1000 mg of calcium per day (7, 9). It is therefore needed to adequately supplement elderly patients with calcium and vitamin D especially those at high risk of vitamin D and calcium insufficiency and those taking osteoporosis medications (4, 10).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…A recent European consensus recommends adequate vitamin D intake of 800 IU/day to maintain serum 25-OH hydroxyvitamin D levels >50 nmol/L as well as calcium intake of 1000 mg/day [3, 5]. There is a high prevalence of vitamin D insufficiencies in the elderly and dietary calcium is low in many postmenopausal osteoporotic women [2, 58]. Dietary sources of nutrients are the preferred option and pharmacological supplementation should only be targeted to those individuals who do not get sufficient calcium from their diet and who are at increased risk for osteoporosis [2].…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Adequate Ca is implicated in reducing the risk of developing osteoporosis, hypertension, a number of cancers, insulin resistance, obesity and kidney stones. In developed countries such as Western Europe, Canada and the USA, major sectors of the population do not consume the daily recommended amounts of Ca (Barr, 1994;Bruyere et al, 2008;Buttriss, 2000;European Commission, 1998;Francis et al, 2006;Fulgoni et al, 2007;Greer et al, 2006;Nicklas, 2003;Rafferty et al, 2007). Sufficient Ca intake is particularly critical for older children and adolescents, who require Ca for peak bone growth, and for the elderly, due to the increasing risk of osteoporosis.…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…Sufficient Ca intake is particularly critical for older children and adolescents, who require Ca for peak bone growth, and for the elderly, due to the increasing risk of osteoporosis. As Western populations age, a concomitant increase in the incidence of osteoporosis has become a major public health issue (Bruyere et al, 2008;European Commission, 1998;Nicklas, 2003;Rafferty et al, 2007;Tucker et al, 1999).…”
Section: Introductionmentioning
confidence: 99%