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Article: The importance of bone mineral density in women.(Research Works)
- Article from:
- JOPERD--The Journal of Physical Education, Recreation & Dance
- Article date:
- March 1, 2005
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Osteoporosis is a serious bone disorder affecting over 25 million Americans, 80 percent of whom are women. Low bone mineral density is a major precursor to osteoporosis. Physical activity and calcium intake have been shown to cause significant gains in bone mineral density. The lack of importance placed on physical activity in school-age children can lead to a life of little physical activity, resulting in low bone mineral density and ultimately leading to fractures and dislocations.
Ford, Bass, Turner, Mauromoustakos and Graves (2004) studied 157 college-age females to determine the effect of past and present physical activity levels on bone mineral density. ...