Bone mineral density at the hip and its relation to fat mass and lean mass in adolescents: the Tromsø Study, Fit Futures

Bone mineral density at the hip and its relation to fat mass and lean mass in adolescents: the Tromsø Study, Fit Futures

Abstract Background Positive association between body weight and bone mass is well established, and the concept of body mass index (BMI) is associated with higher areal bone mineral density (aBMD) and reduced fracture risk. BMI, that comprises both fat mass (FM) and lean mass (LM) may contribute to...

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Main Authors: Anne Winther, Lone Jørgensen, Luai Awad Ahmed, Tore Christoffersen, Anne-Sofie Furberg, Guri Grimnes, Rolf Jorde, Ole Andreas Nilsen, Elaine Dennison, Nina Emaus
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-01-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
aBMD
Fat mass
Lean mass
DXA
Adolescents
Population-based study
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12891-018-1933-x

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