Analysis of the Association between Fat Mass Distribution and Bone Mass in Chinese Male Adolescents at Different Stages of Puberty

• Published in: Nutrients Vol. 13; no. 7; p. 2163
• Main Authors: Deng, Kai-Li, Li, Hui, Yang, Wan-Yu, Hou, Jin-Li, Xu, Yang, Xiao, Su-Mei
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Basel MDPI AG 24.06.2021; MDPI
• Subjects: Abdomen; adolescence; Alfacalcidol; Athletic recruitment; bioelectrical impedance; Body composition; Body fat; body mass index; bone density; Bones; Calcifediol; Child development; China; Density; dietary calcium; Disease; Energy intake; Exercise; Females; Food; males; Metabolism; Osteoporosis; physical activity; Physiological aspects; Puberty; Questionnaires; regression analysis; secondary education; Sedentary behavior; sedentary lifestyle; Students; Teenagers; Ultrasonic imaging; ultrasonics; Vitamin D; Youth; South Korea; China

Background: Bone mineral acquisition during adolescence is crucial for maximizing peak bone mass. Fat mass (FM) and bone mass are closely related. This study investigated the association of FM distribution with bone mass in Chinese male adolescents. Method: A total of 693 male adolescents aged 10–18...