| خلاصه مقاله | With population aging, the necessity to improve good musculoskeletal health through the life course increases. Diet and nutrition are shown to be beneficial and modifiable tools for the management and probably the prevention of metabolic bone disorders such as osteoporosis. Adequate nutrition is crucial for the expansion and maintenance of the skeleton. Although diseases of the bone such as osteoporosis and osteomalacia have complex origins, the development of these diseases can be minimized by providing adequate amounts of nutrients throughout the life cycle (1). Although a substantial variations in bone mass is considered genetically determined (up to 70%), lifestyle factors such as nutrition and exercise are well-established modifiable factors of bone mass. Many nutrients have been associated with increased bone mineral density (BMD) in many different populations. Implementing a balanced diet, rich in nutrients, minerals and vitamins, can contribute meaningfully to bone health. Osteoporosis can easily lead to fractures. An osteoporotic patient should have calculated the anticipated fracture risk, or this risk is enhanced. A good nutritional program can prevent osteoporosis and regulate other nutrient deficiency problems and, consequently, prevent fractures (2). At the end of the life course, preventive screenings, including nutritional optimization, dietary supplements and regular weight bearing physical activity, are extensively suggested in old subjects and may increase musculoskeletal heath by decreasing or postponing the muscle wasting and later sarcopenia (3). Several nutritional components may affect osteocyte function and consequently may have a synergistic impact on bone health in combination with physical activity. In this paper, the role of nutrition in bone health and healing is thoroughly discussed. |