More clarification on the associations between children's and adolescents' lean and fat mass
(LM and FM) on the one hand and their bone health on the other hand is needed, given the …

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

Infants and children< 5 yr were not included in the 2007 International Society for Clinical
Densitometry Official Positions regarding Skeletal Health Assessment of Children and …

Increased risk of fracture identified in obese children has led to a focus on the relationship
between fat, bone, and the impact of obesity during skeletal development. Early studies …

Background Various cross-sectional studies provide an abundance of evidence that shows
a relationship between bone quantity and muscle health. However, one question remains …

The risk of fracture secondary to low-impact trauma is greater in obese children, suggesting
obese children are at risk of skeletal fragility. However, despite this finding, there is a lack of …

Overweight, physical inactivity and sedentary behaviour have become increasing problems
during the past decade. Increased sedentary behaviour may change the body composition …

Background Observational studies have shown that childhood obesity is associated with
adult bone health but yield inconsistent results. We aimed to explore the potential causal …

The perinatal period is a time of substantial bone mass accrual with many factors affecting
long-term bone mineralization. Currently it is unclear what effect maternal gestational/type 2 …

Simple Summary Overweight and obesity can cause many diseases, and several studies
indicate a close relationship between the obesity of parents and the health of their offspring …