PPA is found in every OTC weight loss product, so dieters should check with their doctors about alternatives. The subjects in this study included 335 men and 553 women, with an average age of 75.2 years, who were participating in the Framingham Heart Study. However, vitamin K intake was significantly associated with incidence of hip fractures in both men and women. These findings are consistent with a previous study of 72,327 women, aged 38-63 years, participating in the Nurses' Health Study. Vitamin K is important for bone health as it helps the body make certain proteins found in bone, but the mechanisms by which vitamin K affects risk for hip fractures is poorly understood.
More research is needed.
Amy came to us from Auburn University where she had a strong food safety research program, and also worked in Extension education. In addition, Sergio has a bachelor and masters degree in Exercise and Sports Science and will use his knowledge to create consumer materials promoting physical activity. In Brief will also be available in Spanish at this web address. The lesson plans from the first contract year are now complete. One copy of each lesson plan was distributed to Area Agencies on Aging, cooperative Extension offices, meal provider agencies, and registered dietitians under contract with the Department of Elder Affairs.