ba0004p19 | (1) | ICCBH2015
Sioen Isabelle
, Solis-Trapala Ivonne
, De Schepper Jean
, Roggen Inge
, Goemaere Stefan
, De Henauw Stefaan
, Ward Kate
Objectives: Maximising peak bone mass (PBM) during growth is an essential part in the prevention of fractures and osteoporosis later in life. Two of the most important modifiable factors influencing PBM are diet and physical activity (PA). These factors can have either a direct or indirect effect on bone. For example, increasing PA would increase loads directly to the bone or cause muscle changes which would drive changes in bone. This study aimed to assess whether there was a...