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The modifiable factors affecting bone mineral accumulation in girls: the paradoxical effect of exercise on bone
Author(s) -
Keay Nicola
Publication year - 2000
Publication title -
nutrition bulletin
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.933
H-Index - 40
eISSN - 1467-3010
pISSN - 1471-9827
DOI - 10.1046/j.1467-3010.2000.00051.x
Subject(s) - bone mineral , osteoporosis , peak bone mass , female athlete triad , medicine , bone mass , bone mineral content , physical therapy , endocrinology , disordered eating , clinical psychology , eating disorders
Summary Amongst women in exercise training, the female athlete triad is on the increase. This is the combination of disordered eating, amenorrhoea and osteoporosis. However, the effects of exercise training on bone mineral accumulation in youngsters is not fully known. Bone mass increases rapidly during childhood and adolescence until peak bone mass (PBM) is attained. PBM is an important determinant of adult bone mineral density (BMD) and therefore optimisation of PBM is valuable in the prevention of osteoporosis. This paper reviews the effects of exercise training on the accumulation of bone mineral in girls.