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To evaluate the influence of habitual physical activity and specific exercise types on bone mineral density development in healthy children.

November 1, 1991Journal of Bone and Mineral Research

Role of physical activity in the development of skeletal mass in children

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CSCharles W. SlemendaCreighton University JMJudy Z. MillerRegenstrief Institute SHSiu L. HuiIndiana University – Purdue University Indianapolis

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Prospective study reveals increased bone mineral density linked to weight-bearing exercise in children, indicating that routine physical play builds stronger childhood skeletal mass.

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To evaluate the influence of habitual physical activity and specific exercise types on bone mineral density development in healthy children.
Conducted a prospective study enrolling 118 children aged 5.3 to 14 years alongside a calcium supplementation trial.
Administered activity questionnaires to children and mothers at baseline with repeated evaluations at 6-month intervals.
Assessed bone mineral density (BMD) at the radius, spine, and hip.
Observed consistent positive associations between habitual physical activities and BMD in the radius, spine, and hip.
Identified total hours of weight-bearing activity as significantly related to radius and hip BMD, independent of age and sex.
Found sports and play activities correlated with higher BMD, whereas television viewing time and physical education class hours showed no association.

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Slemenda et al. (1991) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a6de4b6f44fa9f079dbe31f https://doi.org/10.1002/jbmr.5650061113

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Prospective study reveals increased bone mineral density linked to weight-bearing exercise in children, indicating that routine physical play builds stronger childhood skeletal mass.

Role of physical activity in the development of skeletal mass in children

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Role of physical activity in the development of skeletal mass in children

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