Location
Suwanee, GA
Start Date
7-5-2024 1:00 PM
End Date
7-5-2024 4:00 PM
Description
Introduction:
Improper nutrition is a controllable factor contributing to bone development during the peak growth years of 9-16 years old. In the past few decades, cow milk and dairy products have been the primary sources of vitamin D and calcium; however, the increased prevalence of plant-based dairy products on the market resulted in nutritional differences. Plant-based products have decreased amounts of vitamin D and calcium, disrupting endochondral ossification. Furthermore, plant milk generally has lower protein and fat content than cow milk. We hypothesize that consuming plant-based products may decrease metabolic fat stores, vitamin D, and calcium availability, thus lowering bone mineral density and impairing growth during pivotal growth stages.
Objectives:
While many studies have been done concerning dairy consumption and bone growth, the studies on dairy-free and plant-based alternatives are limited. This study aims to compare non-dairy plant milk to traditional dairy products to see if there is a significant difference in bone growth and density.
Methods:
A comprehensive literature review through PubMed encapsulated the available data on the effects of non-dairy plant milk on the bone growth and bone density of children and adolescents. The PICOS method (Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcomes, Settings) was used to elaborate on the following questions: 1) Does the intake of non-dairy plant milk influence bone growth and density in children and adolescents? and 2) How does data on the consumption of non-dairy plant milk differs from the data on traditional dairy milk?
Results:
Children who consumed plant-based milk consumption had lower height and BMI than those who consumed cow milk. In addition, children with increased plant-based milk consumption had increased markers of bone resorption and lower bone density.
Discussion:
Variations in height, BMI, and bone density may be due to nutritional differences between plant-based and traditional dairy milk. Based on this literature review, additional studies that control for calorie intake and other social factors may be warranted. Further research is needed to determine the relationship between plant-based milk consumption and childhood growth velocity.
Embargo Period
7-1-2024
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The effects of plant milks on bone growth and bone density in children and adolescents
Suwanee, GA
Introduction:
Improper nutrition is a controllable factor contributing to bone development during the peak growth years of 9-16 years old. In the past few decades, cow milk and dairy products have been the primary sources of vitamin D and calcium; however, the increased prevalence of plant-based dairy products on the market resulted in nutritional differences. Plant-based products have decreased amounts of vitamin D and calcium, disrupting endochondral ossification. Furthermore, plant milk generally has lower protein and fat content than cow milk. We hypothesize that consuming plant-based products may decrease metabolic fat stores, vitamin D, and calcium availability, thus lowering bone mineral density and impairing growth during pivotal growth stages.
Objectives:
While many studies have been done concerning dairy consumption and bone growth, the studies on dairy-free and plant-based alternatives are limited. This study aims to compare non-dairy plant milk to traditional dairy products to see if there is a significant difference in bone growth and density.
Methods:
A comprehensive literature review through PubMed encapsulated the available data on the effects of non-dairy plant milk on the bone growth and bone density of children and adolescents. The PICOS method (Population, Intervention, Comparison, Outcomes, Settings) was used to elaborate on the following questions: 1) Does the intake of non-dairy plant milk influence bone growth and density in children and adolescents? and 2) How does data on the consumption of non-dairy plant milk differs from the data on traditional dairy milk?
Results:
Children who consumed plant-based milk consumption had lower height and BMI than those who consumed cow milk. In addition, children with increased plant-based milk consumption had increased markers of bone resorption and lower bone density.
Discussion:
Variations in height, BMI, and bone density may be due to nutritional differences between plant-based and traditional dairy milk. Based on this literature review, additional studies that control for calorie intake and other social factors may be warranted. Further research is needed to determine the relationship between plant-based milk consumption and childhood growth velocity.