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Factors affecting bone density in young adults.

A M Fehily1, R J Coles, W D Evans

  • 1Medical Research Council Epidemiology Unit, Llandough Hospital, Penarth, South Glamorgan, UK.

The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition
|September 1, 1992
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Children who received a milk supplement showed higher adult bone mineral content and density. Adolescent sports activity and body weight were key factors influencing bone density in women.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Nutrition and Bone Health
  • Longitudinal Growth and Development Studies

Background:

  • Early childhood nutrition impacts long-term skeletal development.
  • Previous studies suggest milk supplements may influence growth.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the long-term effects of a childhood milk supplement on adult bone mineral content (BMC) and bone mineral density (BMD).
  • To identify factors influencing adult BMC and BMD in individuals who participated in a childhood intervention trial.

Main Methods:

  • A 14-year follow-up of 581 children from a randomized controlled trial.
  • Measurement of nondominant forearm BMC and BMD using single-photon absorptiometry in 371 participants (aged 20-23 years).
  • Cross-sectional analysis and multiple linear regression to identify determinants of BMC and BMD.

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Main Results:

  • Adult BMC and BMD tended to be higher in the milk supplement intervention group.
  • Bone mineral density was positively associated with body weight in both sexes.
  • In women, adolescent sports activity and body weight were stronger predictors of BMD than dietary intake (calcium, vitamin D).

Conclusions:

  • Childhood milk supplementation may have a positive long-term effect on adult bone health.
  • Adolescent lifestyle factors, particularly physical activity and body weight, play a crucial role in determining adult bone density in women.