Sexual dimorphism in human body composition is evident from fetal life, but emerges
primarily during puberty. At birth, males have a similar fat mass to females but are longer …

In vivo methods used to study human body composition continue to be developed, along
with more advanced reference models that utilize the information obtained with these …

Recent advances in medical X-ray imaging have enabled the development of new
techniques capable of assessing not only bone quantity but also structure. This article …

Mechanostat theory postulates that developmental changes in bone strength are secondary
to the increasing loads imposed by larger muscle forces. Therefore, the increase in muscle …

The International Society for Clinical Densitometry Official Positions on reporting of
densitometry results in children rep resent an effort to consolidate opinions to assist …

It is increasingly accepted that osteoporosis is a paediatric issue. The prepubertal human
skeleton is quite sensitive to the mechanical stimulation elicited by physical activity. To …

Osteoporosis is a systematic skeletal disease characterized by low bone mass and
microarchitectural deterioration of bone tissue which leads to diminished biomechanical …

Human body composition is an expression of genetic and nutritional factors. It can change
as a consequence of exogenous influences such as training, disease, or diet and is …

Data from healthy children are needed to evaluate bone mineralisation during childhood.
Whole body bone mineral content (BMC) and bone area were examined by dual energy x …

This article reviews dual X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) technique and interpretation with
emphasis on the considerations unique to pediatrics. Specifically, the use of DXA in children …