Bone mineral density and body composition in normal weight, overweight and obese children

Bone mineral density and body composition in normal weight, overweight and obese children

Abstract Background There is a possibility that excess body fat affects bone mass gain and may compromise skeletal health in obese children. The purpose of the study was to identify the relationship between bone mineral density (BMD) and body composition in normal weight, overweight and obese childr...

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Main Authors: Samantha López-Peralta, Enrique Romero-Velarde, Edgar M. Vásquez-Garibay, Mercedes González-Hita, Laura C. Robles-Robles, Francisco J. Ruiz-González, Misael Alejandro Pérez-Romero
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-05-01
Series:BMC Pediatrics
Subjects:
Bone mineral density
Body composition
Overweight
Obesity
Children
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-022-03317-y

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12887-022-03317-y

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