# Fewer Hip Fractures in Women Who Ate More Chicken and Vegetables

_Evidence Level: Moderate · Tao Y et al., European journal of epidemiology, DOI 10.1007/s10654-026-01466-3_

*Diet-wide association study (DWAS) of hip fracture risk in UK postmenopausal women: a prospective cohort study of 541,887 women with 27,318 incident cases over ~ 20 years.*

- **Evidence Level**: Moderate
- **Why this grade**: A large prospective cohort of 541,887 women followed for nearly 20 years; diet was self-reported by questionnaire and lifestyle confounding is possible.
- **Facts**: Duration: 19.7 years · Funding: Cancer Research UK; Medical Research Council; University of Oxford; UK…
- **Publication Types**: Journal Article
- **Journal**: European journal of epidemiology
- **Sample Size**: 541,887 postmenopausal women in the UK
- **Authors**: Tao Y, Key TJ, Reeves GK, Floud S, Papier K, Tong TYN
- **Graded and published**: 2026-10-12
- **Last edited**: 2026-10-14
- **Topics**: Bone Health, Nutrition, Women's Health
- **DOI**: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10654-026-01466-3
- **Original Source**: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/42862261/

## Summary

Out of 99 dietary factors examined, 60 were linked to hip fractures in postmenopausal women. The data came from the UK Million Women Study: 541,887 women reported their diets from 2000 onward and were followed for an average of 19.7 years, during which 27,318 hip fractures occurred. Women who ate more chicken, vegetables and pasta had fewer hip fractures, while those who ate more chips and fizzy drinks had more. Among nutrients, protein, zinc, carotene, fibre and niacin showed the clearest links with fewer fractures. The researchers say it is unclear whether these foods matter themselves or mainly reflect a healthier overall diet and lifestyle.

## Practical Takeaway

Women who ate more chicken and vegetables had fewer hip fractures, while more chips and fizzy drinks went with more fractures.

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