Title |
Can Physical Activity Improve Peak Bone Mass?
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Published in |
Current Osteoporosis Reports, July 2013
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DOI | 10.1007/s11914-013-0152-5 |
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Authors |
Bonny Specker, Maggie Minett |
Abstract |
The pediatric origin of osteoporosis has led many investigators to focus on determining factors that influence bone gain during growth and methods for optimizing this gain. Bone responds to bone loading activities by increasing mass or size. Overall, pediatric studies have found a positive effect of bone loading on bone size and accrual, but the types of loads necessary for a bone response have only recently been investigated in human studies. Findings indicate that responses vary by sex, maturational status, and are site-specific. Estrogen status, body composition, and nutritional status also may influence the bone response to loading. Despite the complex interrelationships among these various factors, it is prudent to conclude that increased physical activity throughout life is likely to optimize bone health. |
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