1995
DOI: 10.1002/jbmr.5650100502
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Influence of spontaneous calcium intake and physical exercise on the vertebral and femoral bone mineral density of children and adolescents

Abstract: Peak bone mass is determined mainly by genetic-ethnic factors, but environmental factors such as calcium intake and physical activity during childhood and adolescence could play a role. We have measured the bone mineral density (BMD) of 151 healthy children and adolescents, ages 7-15.3 years. Density was measured by dual X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) at two sites (lumbar verterbrae L1-L4 and the upper femur), and the data were analyzed in terms of the height, weight, sexual maturation, spontaneous calcium intake,… Show more

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“…38 In a randomized controlled trial performed in identical twins, Johnston et al 11 found that daily administration of calcium 1000 mg to 1 member of the pair resulted in a significant gain in bone mass after 3 years. This positive impact disappeared during and after puberty.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…38 In a randomized controlled trial performed in identical twins, Johnston et al 11 found that daily administration of calcium 1000 mg to 1 member of the pair resulted in a significant gain in bone mass after 3 years. This positive impact disappeared during and after puberty.…”
Section: Resultsmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…There are a number of studies that have shown the effectiveness of calcium on bone mineralization (6,7); however, several studies did not demonstrate any such role (8,9). There may be several reasons for these confl icting results.…”
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confidence: 99%
“…Calcium intake has been shown to correlate with bone density in healthy children (23), and maintaining adequate calcium intake during childhood and adolescence is necessary to attain a normal peak bone mass, which may be important in reducing the risk of fractures and osteoporosis later in life (24).…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%