Unit:
Κατεύθυνση Μεταβολικά Νοσήματα των ΟστώνLibrary of the School of Health Sciences
Author:
Kalogeropoulou Aikaterini
Supervisors info:
Λυρίτης Γεώργιος, Ομότιμος Καθηγητής, Ιατρική Σχολή, ΕΚΠΑ, Επιβλέπων
Δοντά Ισμήνη-Νίκη, Καθηγήτρια, Ιατρική Σχολή, ΕΚΠΑ
Τριανταφυλλόπουλος Ιωάννης, Επίκουρος Καθηγητής, Ιατρική Σχολή, ΕΚΠΑ
Original Title:
Ο ρόλος των προγραμμάτων απώλειας βάρους στην οστική κατάσταση γυναικών της άμεσης μετεμμηνοπαυσιακής ηλικίας
Translated title:
The effect of weight loss programs on bone mineral density in early postmenopausal women
Summary:
Menopause is an important milestone for the bone mineral density (BMD) of women. During postmenopausal period, levels of estrogen in the body reduce rapidly. The positive association between body weight or BMI and bone mineral density is well documented. Loss of excess weight at this age is important in order to reduce co-morbidities (Cardiovascular disease, Diabetes Mellitus), but it can also deteriorate bone mass and boost the development of osteoporosis through various mechanisms. Τhe history of weight loss at middle age may be an indicator of the risk of hip fracture at a later stage of life, under conditions. During weight loss in early postmenopausal women, the usual Ca intake (1g/day) is insufficient, as increase the Ca-PTH axis through the reduction of Ca absorption. In cases where weight loss induced by diet is combined with resistance exercise, it can possibly prevent bone loss, since BMD is more closely related to muscle mass rather than to adipose tissue. The role of protein diets on bone mass is complicated and their effect depends on the total food consumption on the diet. Finally, at menopause it is important to follow a healthy diet with adequate nutrients intake and additional Ca needs for the prevention and management of BMD.
Main subject category:
Health Sciences
Keywords:
Early postmenopausal women, Weight loss, Bone mass, Diet, Exercise training
Number of references:
158
