Effects of sports training & nutrition on bone mineral density in young Indian healthy females

Background & objectives : Peak bone mass, a major determinant of osteoporosis is influenced by genetic, nutritional, lifestyle and hormonal factors. This study was designed to evaluate the impact of sports training on dietary intake and bone mineral and metabolic parameters in young healthy Indi...

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Published in:Indian journal of medical research (New Delhi, India : 1994) India : 1994), 2011-03, Vol.133 (3), p.307-313
Main Authors: Marwaha, Raman, Puri, Seema, Tandon, Nikhil, Dhir, Sakshi, Agarwal, Neha, Bhadra, Kuntal, Saini, Namita
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adults
Age
Bone density
Child development
Laboratories
Lifestyles
Nuclear medicine
Nutrition
Osteoporosis
Phosphatase
Proteins
Sports training
Vitamin D
Vitamin deficiency
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Summary:Background & objectives : Peak bone mass, a major determinant of osteoporosis is influenced by genetic, nutritional, lifestyle and hormonal factors. This study was designed to evaluate the impact of sports training on dietary intake and bone mineral and metabolic parameters in young healthy Indian females. Methods: Healthy female college going students (N=186, sportswomen, 90; controls 96) in the age group of 18-21 yr, residing in New Delhi (India) were evaluated for anthropometry, biochemistry (serum total and ionic calcium, phosphorus, total alkaline phosphatase, 25-hydroxyvitamin D & parathyroid hormone), diet, physical activity and lifestyle. Bone mineral density (BMD) at hip, forearm and lumbar spine were studied using central DXA. Results: Sports related physical activity (3 vs. 0 h/day, P
ISSN:0971-5916