Relation between body mass, body composition and muscular strength, and bone mass and bone density in premenarcheal girls

Osteoporosis is an increasing health-care concern especially in the industrialised countries as populations age. Enhancement of bone mineral acquisition during growth may be useful in the prevention of osteoporosis. Because bone mass is an important determinant of bone strength and fracture risk (Hui et al., 1989; Cummings et al., 1990), identifying factors that influence bone mineral has important implications in the design of appropriate strategies to prevent or slow down the rate of bone loss and thereby potentially reduce the risk for fracture.