Bone Manifestation of Nutritional Disorders Among Infants and Pre-school Children

Nutrients important to bones. Because bones undergo continuous remodeling, an adequate supply of nutrient substrate is needed to support the formation phase of bone remodeling. In addition to their passive roles as substrate for bone formation, dietary calcium and protein play active roles in bone metabolism, as well as phosphorus and vitamin D. Other vitamins and minerals are also needed for metabolic processes related to bone, directly or indirectly.