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Interpretation of Bone Mineral Density As It Relates to Bone Health and Fracture Risk

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Nutrition and Bone Health

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Examinations measuring bone mineral density (BMD) provide essential information about bone health and fracture risk and have made a significant impact on osteoporosis research as well as on patient management. Yet care must be exercised when interpreting the results of these examinations, as pitfalls are common and often overlooked.

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Lenchik, L., Vatti, S., Register, T.C. (2004). Interpretation of Bone Mineral Density As It Relates to Bone Health and Fracture Risk. In: Holick, M.F., Dawson-Hughes, B. (eds) Nutrition and Bone Health. Nutrition and Health. Humana Press, Totowa, NJ. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-1-59259-740-6_4

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