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

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.

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Document Details

Document Type
Technical Report
Publication Date
Jan 01, 2010
Accession Number
ADA522273

Entities

People

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

Organizations

  • Madigan Army Medical Center

Tags

Communities of Interest

  • Biomedical

DTIC Thesaurus Topics

  • Army Personnel
  • Body Armor
  • Bone And Bones
  • Bone Diseases
  • Bone Fractures
  • Deployment
  • Diseases And Disorders
  • Health
  • Health Care
  • Health Services
  • Medical Personnel
  • Military Personnel
  • Nutrition
  • Osteogenesis
  • Osteoporosis
  • Spine
  • Warfare

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