Maternal nutrition and bone health in the offspring
Osteoporosis is a major public health issue as well as a considerable socioeconomic burden owing to its association with fragility fractures. Bone mass (a composite of bone size and mineral density) increases through life, from conception to a peak in early adulthood. The magnitude of this peak bone...
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Format: | Journal article |
Language: | English |
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2009
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