Accession Number:

ADA522273

Title:

The Consequences of Modern Military Deployment on Calcium Status and Bone Health

Descriptive Note:

Journal article

Corporate Author:

MADIGAN ARMY MEDICAL CENTER TACOMA WA

Personal Author(s):

• McCarthy, Mary S.
• Loan, Lori A.
• Azuero, Andres
• Hobbs, Curtis

Report Date:

2010-01-01

Pagination or Media Count:

15.0

Abstract:

We conducted a study to help better define the links between diet, environment, and bone health in soldiers in the desert conditions that most experience in current combat environments. The study had 3 specific aims 1 to determine the feasibility of quantifying sweat calcium loss in soldiers in a desert climate under conditions of intense physical training 2 to examine the effect of calcium loss on short-term bone health using biochemical markers of bone formation and resorption, and dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry DXA to assess bone mineral quality and 3 to describe the potential effects of self-reported exercise and dietary habits on bone health in soldiers.

Descriptors:

• *BONES
• *PERSPIRATION
• *CALCIUM
• *DEPLOYMENT
• DIET
• DESERTS
• LOSSES
• ARMY PERSONNEL
• REPRINTS
• HEALTH

Subject Categories:

• Medicine and Medical Research
• Stress Physiology

Distribution Statement:

APPROVED FOR PUBLIC RELEASE