Bone mineral density in overweight and obese adolescents

Evaluation of Alveolar Bone Mandibular of Rats Obese Induced at Monosodium Glutamate Undergoing Modified Duodenal-Jejunal Bypass Surgery

“…Some authors report that obesity may be beneficial to bone mass and, consequently, favor bone formation [8,[11][12][13], protect against fractures, prevent bone loss and osteoporosis [9,12] and increase bone mineral density (BMD) in humans [11,14]. In experimental animals, obesity can also be beneficial in rats with monosodium glutamate (MSG)-induced obesity as they presented a protective mechanism against mandibular bone resorption [7].…”

Is Walking Exercise a Protective Factor for Osteoporosis in Young Obese Women?

“…Obesity has been identified as a risk factor for many illnesses. The consequence of excessive weight can have a profound negative effect on bones and joints (Cobayashi et al, 2005). An increased body mass index (BMI) has been associated with many orthopedic conditions, such as arthritis, osteoporosis and joint immobility (Yanai et al, 1997).…”

The Relationship between Lower Extremity Bone Mass and Body Mass Index in a NHANES Adolescent Population

“…In adults, increased BMI enhanced bone mass (Reid, 2002). Similarly, several cross-sectional studies in youth support a positive association between BMI and bone density (Cobayashi, et al, 2005;Leonard, et al, 2004) or BMC (Braillon, et al, 2002;Ellis, et al, 2003;Leonard, et al, 2004). Obese children had higher BMC compared with leaner children, even when adjusted for height, age, gender, and ethnicity (Ellis, et al, 2003).…”

“…Similarly, several studies support a positive association between BMI and bone density or BMC in youth. Cobayashi, Lopes, and Taddei (2005) reported that overweight and obese adolescents had higher bone mineral density than their normal weight counterparts. Ellis, Shypailo, Wong, and Abrams (2003) found that obese children have higher BMC compared with leaner children of normal adiposity, even when adjusted for height, age, gender, and ethnicity.…”