| abstract |
Methods for maintaining bone quality in an individual during pregnancy, during lactation, or during pregnancy and lactation are provided. The methods include providing an effective amount of a long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid, an effective amount of a prebiotic, or combinations thereof. The effective amount of the long chain polyunsaturated fatty acid, the effective amount of the prebiotic, or combinations thereof may be provided in a nutritional composition. The bone quality that is maintained may include bone microarchitecture, bone mineral density, bone mineral content, or combinations thereof. |