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The role of fortification and nutritional supplements in the reduction of…
The role of fortification and nutritional supplements in the reduction of osteoporosis in Ireland
Fortified Food
Avonmore supermilk
50% RI of calcium, 100% RI Vitamin D
Statistics
Incidence to increase ten fold by 2050 (WHO)
37% of women in Ireland less than estimated average calcium requirement
28% of boys, 37% girls aged 5-12 inadequate calcium intakes
20% of Irish people aged 60 + fracture hip will die 6 -0 12 months
50% of Irish people aged 60+ who fracture their hip cannot wash, dress or walk
30% of Irish people who fracture their hip will regain independence but will fracture their hip again
Strategies to address
Fracture prevention
New Zealand bone care approach by 2020
Reduce the risk of hip and other osteoporotic fractures
Professional Education
Increase evidence-formed practice by healthcare professionals
Education and Self Management
Increase capacity of at risk patients to understand and manage their fracture risk
Nutritional Supplements
Vitamin D, Major determinant of Ca absorption
Older adults - lower vitamin D production, reduced activation / Supplements / Fortified foods
Calcium RI: 800mg / day adults and 1200/mg elderly
Deficiency, impaired bone disposition / Supplementation if family history or early signs etc Calcium carbonate / calcium citratre