The Bones of Children With Obesity

The Bones of Children With Obesity

Excess adiposity in childhood may affect bone development, ultimately leading to bone frailty. Previous reports showing an increased rate of extremity fractures in children with obesity support this fear. On the other hand, there is also evidence suggesting that bone mineral content is higher in obe...

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Main Authors: Danilo Fintini, Stefano Cianfarani, Marta Cofini, Angela Andreoletti, Grazia Maria Ubertini, Marco Cappa, Melania Manco
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2020-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Endocrinology
Subjects:
bone
child
inflammation
lifestyle
obesity
physical activity
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/article/10.3389/fendo.2020.00200/full

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