Publisher's Synopsis
A comprehensive reference on the role of nutrition in bone development, this book covers not only bone growth in children, but foetal bone formation and the ageing of the skeleton in adults. The first half of the book is a general discussion of skeletal development and the role of nutrition in bone metabolism; the second half analyses specific substances and describes how their deficiency or overabundance in the diet can affect bone growth and function. Five informative chapters;discuss osteoporosis and calcium metabolism. Examining all aspects of the role of nutrition in bone growth and formation, this informative book makes a vital contribution to an important area of nutrition study and skeletal development.
