Saturated and monounsaturated fatty acid status is associated with bone strength estimated by calcaneal ultrasonography in Inuit women from Nunavik (Canada): A cross-sectional study

• Published in: The Journal of nutrition, health & aging Vol. 18; no. 7; pp. 663 - 671
• Main Authors: Paunescu, A. C., Ayotte, Pierre, Dewailly, E., Dodin, S.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 01.07.2014

OBJECTIVEThe aim of this study is to examine the relationship between the status in selected saturated (SFAs) and monounsaturated (MUFAs) fatty acids and the Stiffness Index (SI) in Inuit women from Nunavik (Northern Quebec, Canada). DESIGNCross-sectional descriptive study. SETTINGInuit population f...