news Dr Carrie Ruxton with
nutrition-communications.com
Vitamin D & calcium strengthen bones
It is well established that diets lacking in calcium and vitamin D can contribute to the development of osteo- porosis. Now, a new study has tested whether a 30- month supplement and dietary intervention can help to improve bone density. Sixty-six women (55-65yrs) were randomised to two
groups: 1) Calcium/vitamin D supplements for 12 months followed by fortified foods for 18 months or 2) Control group not receiving any supplements or fortified foods. Arm, spine and total bone mineral density were found to significantly improve in those taking the supplements/forti- fied foods. The authors concluded that intakes of 22.5µg per day vitamin D and 1,200mg per day calcium can go some way to improving the bone density of women that have gone through the menopause. This may help to pro- tect them against bone fractures later in life. For more information see: Moschonis G et al (2010) British Journal of Nutrition 104(1), pg 100-7.
Higher dose plant stanol ester
safe and effective Currently the EU advises that intakes of plant stanol esters (added to certain brands of margarine) should not exceed 2.0-3.0g per day. Now, a new study has shown that higher intakes are better at lower- ing cholesterol and do not seem to affect fat-soluble antioxidants, as previously believed.
Scientists recruited 93 participants
with slightly elevated cholesterol levels. After a three-week run-in period, they ate either control foods, or margarines and soy yoghurts containing 3.0g, 6.0g or 9.0g plant stanols over four-weeks. Results showed that eating up to 9.0g plant stanols each day reduced LDL cholesterol levels by 17 per- cent without affecting plasma fat-soluble antioxidants. Additional research is needed to reconfirm these find- ings but EU guidelines may currently be too low. For more information see: Mensink RP et al (2010) American Journal of Clinical Nutrition 92(1), pg 24-33.
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Norma Lauder retires after 44
years in the NHS Norma started her first job in Glasgow on Valentine’s Day 1966. She then moved to Shef- field, working as a Metabolic Dietitian before heading to Doncaster in 1968. At that time Norma was the only dietitian in Don-
caster, but on her retirement on at the end of June this year, she left a team of 60! Norma was passionate about dietetics and has seen many changes over the years. Honorary Chairman from 1978-79, she became a Fellow of the BDA in 1979 and put in a huge amount of energy and skill into the Whitley Council. Due to her dedication, it set the foun- dation to our pay, terms and conditions of work. Norma put many years into being a member of the BDA Coun- cil and being Chair of Pre-Registration training. Education and training was a key area to her and she supported many student dietitians through their practi- cal training. I am sure that many of you will know Norma and will join me in wishing her a very long, happy and fun-filled retirement. Chris Rudd
Clinical Editor, NHD
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