Exercise, Not Calcium, Counts Most in Bone Building
Exercise during adolescence is
significantly associated with increased bone mass density and bone strength,
according to research published in the Journal of Pediatrics. As part of the
longitudinal Penn State Young Women’s Health Study, 80 young white females, aged
12 to 22, were studied for ten years, with researchers analyzing calcium intake,
exercise history, and oral contraceptive use. Daily calcium intake varied from
500 to 1,900 mg, but only exercise was identified as a predominant determinant
of bone strength.
Journal of Pediatrics
144: 786-782.
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