Dieting May Erode Bone Mineral DensityNEW YORK, Jul 29 (Reuters Health) -- Dieting may reduce bone mineral density in the spine and hips -- thereby increasing the risk of osteoporosis and bone fracture, according to researchers.
The findings may have "widespread implications," explain researchers led by Dr. Loran Salamone of the University of Pittsburgh, since "about 50% of American women consume weight-reduction diets at some point." Their findings are published in the July issue of the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
