Investigations of Calcium and Vitamin D to Improve Human Health: A Scientist at Work in the Osteoporosis Research Center

Abstract

Working in the rich scientific environment of the Osteoporosis Research Center (ORC), Dr. Joan Lappe has focused her research on the effects of nutrition and physical activity on promotion of health. Three of the projects that she and her team have completed are: Dietary calcium intake and physical activity in girls. Effects of vitamin D and calcium supplementation in preventing cancer. Calcium and vitamin D supplementation in female Navy recruits.