Nutrition and other relevant aspects for bone health in adolescence/Nutricao e outros aspectos relevantes para a saude ossea na adolescencia/Nutricion y otros aspectos relevantes para la salud osea en la adolescencia

• Published in: Revista Hospital Universitário Pedro Ernesto Vol. 14; no. 3; p. 73
• Main Authors: Chain, Amina, Melo, Maria Eduarda L.D, Crivelli, Marise, Normando, Paula, Bezerra, Flavia F
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: Spanish
• Published: Universidade do Estado do Rio de Janeiro- Uerj 01.07.2015
• ISSN: 1983-2567; 1983-2567
• DOI: 10.12957/rhupe.2015.19943

The increase in bone fragility and susceptibility to fracture that characterize osteoporosis are derived from the processes of bone loss and micro architectural deterioration over time. These processes have complex and multifactorial origin with recognized predominant influence of genetic factors. Considering that available treatments do not significantly restore bone already lost, there is a growing interest in preventing the disease. Ensuring conditions that favor an adequate bone mass acquisition in adolescence contributes to the achievement of an optimal peak bone mass in early adulthood, which has been considered the primary method of preventing osteoporosis later in life. Some of the relevant aspects for adolescent bone acquisition are considered in this review. Nutrition, physical activity and physiological conditions associated with adolescence with potential impact on bone accumulation rate in this period are addressed. The potential influence of body composition is also discussed.