Bone mineral density and body composition in normal weight, overweight and obese children

• Main Authors: Samantha López-Peralta (Author), Enrique Romero-Velarde (Author), Edgar M. Vásquez-Garibay (Author), Mercedes González-Hita (Author), Laura C. Robles-Robles (Author), Francisco J. Ruiz-González (Author), Misael Alejandro Pérez-Romero (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-05-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background There is a possibility that excess body fat affects bone mass gain and may compromise skeletal health in obese children. The purpose of the study was to identify the relationship between bone mineral density (BMD) and body composition in normal weight, overweight and obese childr...