Several studies suggest there is a positive relationship between fat mass and bone mineral
density (BMD) in adults, particularly in postmenopausal women [1]. Whether a similar …

Infancy and adolescence are crucial periods for bone health, since they are characterized by
intense physical growth and bone development. The unsatisfactory acquisition of bone mass …

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

Purpose: To investigate the association between bone mineral density (BMD) and
anthropometric and body compositional characteristics in obese Chinese children. Methods …

Background There is a possibility that excess body fat affects bone mass gain and may
compromise skeletal health in obese children. The purpose of the study was to identify the …

Background Among adults, obesity has been positively related to bone mineral density.
However, recent findings have pointed out that abdominal obesity could be negatively …

METHODS We conducted a cross sectional study in pubertal adolescents and young adults
13-20 years old who were either overweight/obese or normal weight. Participants were …

This study aimed to assess the associations of total body fat and fat distribution with bone
mineral density (BMD) among children and adolescents in this cross-sectional study. A total …

Context: Fat mass represents a positive influence on bone mass in adults, independently of
other factors such as lean mass, but whether a similar action occurs in children is unclear …

Objective: Understanding factors influencing bone mineral accrual is critical to optimize peak
bone mass during childhood. The epidemic of pediatric obesity and reported higher incident …