Abstract Purpose of Review The aim of this review is to discuss the most recent published
scientific evidence regarding bone health in the pediatric athlete. Recent Findings Pediatric …

Context: The health of the skeletal system is important for athletes young and old. From the
early benefits of exercise on bones to the importance of osteoporosis prevention and …

Athletes should pay more attention to their bone health, whether this relates to their longer-
term bone health (eg risk of osteopenia and osteoporosis) or their shorter-term risk of bony …

Calcium and vitamin D are recognized as 2 components of nutrition needed to achieve and
maintain bone health. Calcium and vitamin D have been clearly shown to improve bone …

Nutrition, in sufficient amount and substance, is crucial for healthy growth and development
of the skeleton and surrounding tissues, especially in physically active populations …

Introduction Vitamin D is paramount to bone health and little is known about vitamin D's role
in the prevention of stress fractures in high-risk athletes. This study consists of a prospective …

Peak bone mass (PBM) is a negative predictor of osteoporosis and life-long fracture risk.
Because osteoporosis is such a prevalent disease with life-threatening consequences later …

In response to the call for research prompted by declaration of the Bone and Joint Decade,
many aspects of bone health have been investigated. Areas of bone health of particular …

Peak bone mass (PBM) is a negative predictor of osteoporosis and lifelong fracture risk.
Because osteoporosis is such a prevalent disease with life-threatening consequences, it is …

Objectives Engagement in high volumes of physical activity coupled with energy restriction
during periods of musculoskeletal development may compromise bone health. Jockeys limit …