Effectiveness of nutritional intervention on bone mineral density among women aged 30-50 years in South India.

Abstract

Low bone mineral density in women will have increased by 40% globally by 2050, considerably increasing the burden of osteoporosis on future generations. The aim of the study was to assess the effectiveness of nutritional intervention on bone mineral density among women aged 30-50 years in South India. A true experimental research design of 20 womens with the age of 30-50 years was assigned in two groups by simple random sampling technique. A standardized tool was used to assess the bone mineral density. In experimental group post-test, 80% had Normal bone density level of bone mineral density, 20% had mildly reduced bone mineral density level of bone mineral density. In control group post-test, 90% had Normal bone density level of bone mineral density, 10% had mildly reduced bone mineral density level of bone mineral density. The nutritional interventional package given to the experimental group's women resulted in a significant improvement in their post-test bone mineral density.