Mediterranean Diet for Post-menopausal Women: Effects on Bone Turnover

Subjects will receive key foods (olive oil, walnuts, frozen portions of high n-3 LCPUFA fish) and instructed in the quantity to consume each week. Olive oil : minimum of 3 tablespoons per day. Walnuts:10.5 oz/week (1.5 oz/day). High n-3 LCPUFA fish: 3 or more fish meals per week. Additional guidelines for altering diet include incorporation of fruits, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains to replace sweets, white bread and starches, red meat and highly processed foods.