Summary
This paper by New et al. (2000), published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, investigates the relationship between habitual fruit and vegetable intake and bone mineral density in women. The study likely draws on a UK cohort — consistent with New's research programme associated with the Aberdeen-based work on diet and bone health — and presents evidence suggesting that higher consumption of fruit and vegetables is positively associated with BMD, potentially through alkaline-forming dietary components that may reduce bone resorption. The findings contribute to understanding how dietary patterns, beyond calcium and vitamin D, may influence skeletal health.
UK applicability
The study is highly applicable to the UK context, as New and colleagues were based at the University of Surrey and Rowett Research Institute, and their cohort work on diet and bone health was conducted within UK populations; findings are directly relevant to UK dietary guidelines and public health policy on osteoporosis prevention.
Key measures
Bone mineral density (g/cm²); fruit and vegetable intake (servings/day or g/day); dietary assessment via food frequency questionnaire
Outcomes reported
The study examined the association between fruit and vegetable consumption and bone mineral density (BMD) in women, likely reporting BMD measurements at skeletal sites such as the hip and spine alongside dietary intake data.
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