ArticleFood & nutrition research2008
Physical activity increases bone mass during growth.
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- Physical Activity Throughout Adolescence and Peak Hip Strength in Young Adults.JAMA network open · 2020Article
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- Bone Mineral Density and Osteoporotic Vertebral Fractures in Traditional, Unassisted, Free-Diving Women (Haenyeos).Journal of Korean medical science · 2018Article
- Impact of Futsal and Swimming Participation on Bone Health in Young Athletes.Journal of human kinetics · 2017Article
- Physical activity and the risk of hip fracture in the elderly: a prospective cohort study.European journal of epidemiology · 2017Article
- The effect of body composition and BMI on 25(OH)D response in vitamin D-supplemented athletes.European journal of sport science · 2016Article
- Prolonged Practice of Swimming Is Negatively Related to Bone Mineral Density Gains in Adolescents.Journal of bone metabolism · 2016Article
- Safety & Efficacy of Cyclic Zoledronic Acid Therapy on Pediatric Secondary Osteoporosis.Global journal of health science · 2016Article
- Increasing wrist fracture rates in children may have major implications for future adult fracture burden.Acta orthopaedica · 2016Article
- The influence of dairy consumption, sedentary behaviour and physical activity on bone mass in Flemish children: a cross-sectional study.BMC public health · 2015Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe incidence of fragility fractures has increased during the last half of the 1990's. One important determinant of fractures is the bone mineral content (BMC) or bone mineral density (BMD), the amount of mineralised bone. If we could increase peak bone mass (the highest value of BMC reached during life) and/or decrease the age-related bone loss, we could possibly improve the skeletal resistance to fracture.
objectiveThis review evaluates the importance of exercise as a strategy to improve peak bone mass, including some aspects of nutrition.
designPUBLICATIONS WITHIN THE FIELD WERE SEARCHED THROUGH MEDLINE (PUBMED) USING THE SEARCH WORDS: exercise, physical activity, bone mass, bone mineral content, bone mineral density, BMC, BMD, skeletal structure and nutrition. We included studies dealing with exercise during growth and young adolescence. We preferably based our inferences on randomised controlled trials (RCT), which provide the highest level of evidence.
resultsExercise during growth increases peak bone mass. Moderate intensity exercise intervention programs are beneficial for the skeletal development during growth. Adequate nutrition must accompany the exercise to achieve the most beneficial skeletal effects by exercise.
conclusionExercise during growth seems to enhance the building of a stronger skeleton through a higher peak bone mass and a larger bone size.
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