Nutritional and health claims for musculoskeletal health
If manufacturers want to include claims on packaging about the nutritional or health benefits of foods then the claims must be based on scientific evidence, and here in the UK …
Course: The Musculoskeletal System: The Science of Staying Active into Old Age
Understanding nutrition information on food packaging
Packaged foods can come with a bewildering amount of information on the packaging, and sometimes it can be difficult to tell what you’re getting. In this video, Peter explains the …
Dietary reference values for calcium and vitamin D
In the UK, recommendations for energy and nutrition requirements are called Dietary Reference Values (DRVs). DRVs are not recommendations for individuals, but for groups of healthy people in the UK …
The top foods for healthy bones and muscles
In this article, we’ll look at the foods you can eat for healthy bone and muscles. We’ll be looking at the typical nutrient content of a range of different foods …
Thank you and farewell
Congratulations, you have now reached the end of ‘The Musculoskeletal System’. It has been rewarding to read about the impact this course has made on your lives and what you …
Osteoporosis and the risk of fracture
In this video, Professor Eugene McCloskey from the University of Sheffield discusses how bones change with age and a common age-related bone condition, osteoporosis. Bone strength decreases with age and …
Future research at CIMA
CIMA host regular meetings where members from Sheffield, Liverpool and Newcastle can get together and listen to the latest research. At these meetings, students on the Musculoskeletal Ageing Master of …
How do our tendons age?
Tendons are bands of fibrous tissue which bind muscle to bone. They are designed to withstand bending, stretching and twisting, but can become injured due to a combination of factors …
Real people discuss their dietary choices
This week, we have seen how important a healthy diet is for optimising musculoskeletal health. In this video, we speak to a selection of people of all ages to hear …
What Happens to our Bodies as we Age?
We can all recognise the outward signs of ageing – wrinkled skin, grey hair, visible bones – but what is happening inside our bodies to drive these changes? The ageing …
Healthy eating advice for musculoskeletal health into old age
In this video, Dr Vanessa Halliday summarises the key healthy eating messages for musculoskeletal health that we have learned about this week. What factors affect the dietary choices of older …
What affects the dietary choices of older people?
There is very little difference between the nutrient needs of most older people and those of younger adults. Malnutrition in the elderly Physiological, psychological, physical, medical, lifestyle and social factors …
How do dietary needs change across the lifespan?
As we age, the recommended levels of nutrients that are important for our musculoskeletal health will change. In this video, Dr Vanessa Halliday explains how dietary needs shift across the …
Monitoring Nutrition: the National Diet and Nutrition Survey
If each of us were to keep an accurate record of all the foods and drinks we consume over a number of years, we would be able to see patterns …
How are national dietary guidelines researched and set?
In this video, Professor Hilary Powers explains how national dietary guidelines are researched and set. Hilary is a member of the Scientific Advisory Committee on Nutrition (SACN), that advises Public …
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The Musculoskeletal System: The Science of Staying Active into Old Age