Abstract Lifestyle choices influence 20–40% of adult peak bone mass. Therefore,
optimization of lifestyle factors known to influence peak bone mass and strength is an …

The pediatrician plays a major role in helping optimize bone health in children and
adolescents. This clinical report reviews normal bone acquisition in infants, children, and …

Abstract The International Society for Clinical Densitometry Official Revised Positions on
reporting of densitometry results in children represent current expert recommendations to …

Context: In children, bone mineral content (BMC) and bone mineral density (BMD)
measurements by dual-energy x-ray absorptiometry (DXA) are affected by height status. No …

Osteoporosis is a serious health problem that diminishes quality of life and levies a financial
burden on those who fear and experience bone fractures. Physical activity as a way to …

Ethnic and gender differences in bone mineral acquisition were examined in a longitudinal
study of 423 healthy Asian, black, Hispanic, and white males and females (aged 9–25 yr) …

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

Context: Low bone mass may increase risk of fracture. Several chronic medical conditions,
medications, and lifestyle factors affect bone mineral accrual. Appropriate reference values …

There is growing recognition of the role of diet and physical activity in modulating bone
mineral density, bone mineral content, and remodeling, which in turn can impact bone …

Background Studies of the effect of childhood obesity on bone accrual during growth have
yielded conflicting results, largely related to the failure to adequately characterize the …