Table 3.
European Commission bone health claims, authorised following scientific review by the European Food Safety Authority50
| Nutrient | Authorised health claim |
|---|---|
| Protein | Protein is needed for normal growth and development of bone in children |
| Protein | Protein contributes to the maintenance of normal bones |
| Calcium | Calcium is needed for the maintenance of normal bones |
| Calcium | Calcium is needed for normal growth and development of bone in children |
| Calcium | Calcium helps to reduce the loss of bone mineral in postmenopausal women. Low BMD is a risk factor for osteoporotic bone fractures |
| Calcium and vitamin D | Calcium and vitamin D are needed for normal growth and development of bone in children |
| Calcium and vitamin D | Calcium and vitamin D help to reduce the loss of bone mineral in postmenopausal women. Low BMD is a risk factor for osteoporotic bone fractures |
| Magnesium | Magnesium contributes to the maintenance of normal bones |
| Manganese | Manganese contributes to the maintenance of normal bones |
| Phosphorous | Phosphorus is needed for the normal growth and development of bone in children |
| Phosphorous | Phosphorus contributes to the maintenance of normal bones |
| Vitamin D | Vitamin D is needed for normal growth and development of bone in children |
| Vitamin D | Vitamin D contributes to normal absorption/utilisation of calcium and phosphorus |
| Vitamin D | Vitamin D contributes to normal blood calcium levels |
| Vitamin D | Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal bones |
| Vitamin D | Vitamin D helps to reduce the risk of falling associated with postural instability and muscle weakness. Falling is a risk factor for bone fractures among men and women aged 60 years and older |
| Vitamin K | Vitamin K contributes to the maintenance of normal bones |
| Zinc | Zinc contributes to the maintenance of normal bones |
BMD, bone mineral density