Chicken Feet Flour (Gallus domesticus) Cookies for Osteoporosis Prevention

Authors

  • Rahma Ayu Ramadhania Universitas Sebelas Maret
  • Adi Magna Patriadi Nuhriawangsa Universitas Sebelas Maret
  • Lilik Wijayanti Universitas Sebelas Maret

Keywords:

Osteoporosis; Calcium; Cookies

Abstract

Osteoporosis is the second most common public health problem after heart disease. Osteoporosis can occur in both women and men, but women four times more suffer from osteoporosis than men, besides that the incidence of early osteoporosis in women is also twice higher than men, this is related to the progressive decression function of the estrogen and lose bone density more quickly. For this reason, bone density invest need to be made. The peak time for bone development starts from the age of 18 years in women and 20 years in men. Low calcium intake in the long term causes a decrease in bone density which is a risk factor for osteoporosis. Consuming chicken feet flour (Gallus domesticus) cookies in 3 portions per serving per day as an alternative source of calcium can be a solution to prevent osteoporosis due to low calcium intake.

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Published

2024-04-20