TY - BOOK AU - Abrams,Steven A. AU - Hawthorne,Keli M. TI - Bone health in children SN - 9781439849262 (hardback) AV - RJ 482.O45 A27.2012 PY - 2012///, CY - Boca Raton, FL PB - CRC Press KW - Osteoporosis in children KW - Prevention KW - Osteoporosis en niños KW - Prevención KW - Bones KW - Growth KW - Huesos KW - Crecimiento KW - Nutrition KW - Nutrición N1 - Incluye referencias bibliográficas e índice N2 - "This book provides a rational basis for understanding how to ensure adequate bone health in children. It discusses the recommended dietary intakes of calcium and vitamin D in pediatric health as well as appropriate sources of these nutrients. The text presents information on the maintenance and improvement of bone health in children and adolescents. Chapters cover peak bone mass and prevention of bone loss diseases; bone formation; nutritional needs for calcium and vitamin D based on age; additional key nutrients needed for healthy bones; exercise and management of chronic illnesses; genetics and bone health; and future directions towards targeted dietary recommendations" --Provided by publisher ER -