Osteoporosis and obesity are major public health concerns with a combined cost of $164
billion spent in the United States alone. The effect of adipose tissue on bone was thought to …

Osteoporosis and obesity are both major public health concerns. It has long been
considered that these are distinct disorders rarely found in the same individual; however …

With the rise in obesity worldwide, an important debate has developed as to whether excess
fat has a detrimental or protective effect on skeletal health in children and adults. Obese …

Numerous studies have demonstrated that obese children are at an increased risk for
skeletal fracture; however, the basis for this observation has yet to be determined. The …

Obesity and osteoporosis are important global health problems characterized by increasing
prevalence with high impact on morbidity and mortality. The objective of this review was to …

A complex interplay of genetic, environmental, hormonal, and behavioral factors affect
skeletal development, several of which are associated with childhood fractures. Given the …

Since early childhood obesity has increased dramatically in the recent year, many
researchers observe the relationship of excess fat mass during childhood and many health …

Peak bone growth occurs in childhood and adolescence between the ages of 12 and 18
years, depending on the skeletal site. Any condition or disorder that disrupts normal bone …

Excess adiposity in childhood may affect bone development, ultimately leading to bone
frailty. Previous reports showing an increased rate of extremity fractures in children with …

Obesity in childhood is a major pediatric concern as excess adiposity increases the risk for
developing metabolic dysfunction, cardiovascular disease (CVD) and type 2 diabetes in …