Abstract

TUERO, Beatriz Basabe et al. Influencia de la ingesta de calcio y fósforo sobre la densidad mineral ósea en mujeres jóvenes . ALAN [online]. 2004, vol.54, n.2, pp.203-208. ISSN 2309-5806.

The threat of osteoporosis in later life means that the bone mass women achieve during their youth is important. Eighty seven women aged 18-35 y form the Madrid region were studied to determine the relationship between their calcium, phosphorus and milk product intakes and bone mineral density (BMD). Intakes of these items were moniroed using a three day food intake record. BMD was measured by double photonic densitometry of the lumbar region, hip and right forearm. Mean calcium intake calcio (802.1±258.7 mg/día) was less than that recommended for 45% of women. A linear, positive correlation was seen between calcium intake and BMD at the hip (r=0.23) and greater trochanter (r=0.24) (p<0.05). Women whose calcium intake was >1000 mg/day had greater hip BMDs than those whose intake was below this level (0.97±0.11 g/cm² compared to 0.90±0.10 g/cm²). Similar results were seen for the femur head and greater trochanter in subjects whose Ca/P ratio was >0.74 (50th percentile). In addition, an intake of more than two rations of milk per day was optimum for achieving adequate bone mass in different areas of the hip. These results show that greater calcium consumption and a Ca/P ratio of > 0.74 are associated with better BMD values in young women, and that milk is the lactic product best associated with good bone health.

Keywords : Calcium; phosphorus; bone mineral density; milk products.