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Nutrition, Vitamins & Supplements for Seniors
FDA Proposal Emphasizes Nutrients in Dairy, Exercise
to Fight Osteoporosis
Calcium, vitamin D, physical activity needed to
reduce the risk in later life
 January 6, 2007 - The Food and Drug Administration
has proposed an amended health claim that would communicate to consumers
the value of foods high in calcium and vitamin D for reducing the risk
of osteoporosis, according to the National Dairy Council. The language
also puts a strong emphasis on physical activity as part of the plan to
reduce the risk of osteoporosis in later life.
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Before publishing the final health claim rule for
use on product packaging, the FDA will review information gathered
during the public comment period, which began yesterday and ends on
March 21.
The proposed rule has two model health claims
describing the relationship between calcium and osteoporosis:
● Physical activity and adequate calcium
throughout life, as part of a well-balanced diet, may reduce the risk of
osteoporosis.
● Adequate calcium as part of a healthful diet,
along with physical activity, may reduce the risk of osteoporosis in
later life.
As well as two model health claims describing the
relationship between calcium, vitamin D and osteoporosis:
● Physical activity and adequate calcium and
vitamin D throughout life, as part of a well-balanced diet, may reduce
the risk of osteoporosis.
● Adequate calcium and vitamin D as part of a
healthful diet, throughout life along with physical activity, may reduce
the risk of osteoporosis in later life.
The proposal being considered by the FDA will draw
attention to milk as one of the richest dietary sources of calcium and
vitamin D, critical for building strong bones in kids and teens, and
providing the best defense against developing osteoporosis later in
life," says Frank Greer, MD, FAAP (Fellow of the American Academy of
Pediatrics), chairman of the AAP Committee on Nutrition.
"While calcium supplements and non-dairy foods such
as calcium-fortified beverages are an alternative, these products do not
offer milk's unique nutrient package."
A news release from the NDC said the organization
acknowledges and supports the body of scientific evidence that backs
the proposed claim, which indicates that a lifestyle that includes a
well-balanced diet with adequate calcium and vitamin D, and physical
activity, helps reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
"The proposed claim provides a clearer way to
communicate the benefits of calcium and vitamin D in bone health," says
Ann Marie Krautheim, registered dietitian and senior vice president of
nutrition and health promotion at the National Dairy Council.
"We hope the simplified language will help
consumers better understand the importance of three daily servings of
dairy to obtain these nutrients and reduce the risk of osteoporosis."
Together, milk, cheese and yogurt provide excellent
sources of calcium and vitamin D, says the dairy group.
In addition to calcium and vitamin D, the U.S.
Surgeon General's Report on Bone Health and Osteoporosis recognizes the
role of many other nutrients in dairy foods, including magnesium,
phosphorus, potassium and protein, that work together to help protect
bones, reports the NDC.
The report also recognizes the importance of
regular physical activity in contributing to bone health.
The National Dairy Council and leading health
professional organizations as part of the 3-A-Day of Dairy program
work to educate families on how to maintain good bone health throughout
life and reduce the risk of osteoporosis later in life, by eating a
healthy diet that includes the recommended three daily servings of
nutrient-rich low-fat or fat-free milk, cheese or yogurt recommended in
the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Editors Notes:
For more information on dairy foods and bone health
and the 3-A-Day health professional partners, visit
www.3aday.org.
To view the specific proposed health claim
language, go to
www.fda.gov.
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