Dried Plums, Prunes and Bone Health: A Comprehensive Review
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Dried Plums, Prunes and Bone Health: A Comprehensive Review
The 2015-2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans advocate for increasing fruit intake and replacing energy-dense foods with those that are nutrient-dense. Nutrition across the lifespan is pivotal for the healthy development and maintenance of bone. The National Osteoporosis Foundation estimates that over half of Americans age 50+ have either osteoporosis or low bone mass. Dried plums, also common...
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عنوان ژورنال: Nutrients
سال: 2017
ISSN: 2072-6643
DOI: 10.3390/nu9040401