Dietary Patterns, Body Composition, and Bone Health in New Zealand Postmenopausal Women.

ABSTRACT: Nutrition affects bone health status. However, analysis of the dietary patterns gives insights into which particular combination of foods may influence nutritional status and bone health. The aim of this study was to explore the associations between dietary patterns, bone mineral density (BMD) and T-scores, and body composition in New Zealand postmenopausal women. This cross-sectional study examined 125 postmenopausal women aged between 54 and 81 years. Body composition, BMD and T-scores were determined using dual-energy X-ray a bsorptiometry (DXA). Diet composition was assessed using a validated food frequency questionnaire (FFQ) composed of 108 food items, from which 34 food groups were created. Dietary patterns were identified by principal component analysis. The bone and body compositi

SUBMITTER: Ilesanmi-Oyelere BL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7642099 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature