The #1 reason women break a bone
The #1 reason postmenopausal women break a bone is due to a fall. Women can take many measures to help protect […]
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Author name: Stephanie Turkel, MS, RDN, CPT
Author for Practical Dietitians | Registered Dietitian Nutritionist
Stephanie K. Turkel is a master level registered dietitian nutritionist and certified personal trainer. Her 30 plus years of experience include work in food service management, medical nutrition therapy, health coaching, university teaching, and blogging.
Credentials
- Registered Dietitian Nutritionist (RDN)
- Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
Education
- M.S. Family and Consumer Sciences from Lamar University
- B.S. Foods, Nutrition, and Dietetics from Lamar University
Experience
- Five years as a writer and blogger
- 10 years in clinical nutrition
- 12 years as a food service director
- 14 years as a university instructor
Recent Posts by Stephanie Turkel, MS, RDN, CPT:
What Potatoes Do to Your Bones
It’s not so much what potatoes are doing to your bones as what they are doing for them. Potatoes provide several bone-strengthening nutrients. You may be afraid to eat potatoes because they have carbs… or they will
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Best Fuel for Bone-Building Exercises
Support physical activity by properly fueling your body every day. Bones depend on body movement to preserve their density, but they must be nourished to
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B-Complex and Your Bones
B vitamins help your body process and use the macronutrients carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. Studies have shown that three of these vitamins are associated with
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Vitamin A and Carotenoids… Are They Necessary for Bone Health?
Getting enough vitamin A, but not too much, protects your bones. Those whose blood values were too low in one study were at an
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Critical Functions of Your Bones
Your bones are unbending, providing stiffness that keeps you upright and resistant to gravity’s downward pull. Together with your muscles, your bones
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2 Ways Hormones Impact Bone Health
Hormones shift as women approach 50. Your ovaries stop producing estradiol, the estrogen that protects the bones throughout life, has
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Lesser-Known Nutrients for Bone Health
Choosing foods and beverages wisely is critical for bone health. You probably know you need calcium and vitamin D, but many other
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I’ve Been Diagnosed with Osteoporosis…Is It Too Late for Me?
Being diagnosed with osteoporosis can be scary and discouraging, like you’ve lost something you can’t get back, like you’re getting
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How Bones Change After Menopause: and What You Can do to Strengthen Your Skeleton
Menopause, which usually occurs at the age of 51 years, changes many things for women. Often forgotten is the effect it
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