Comparison of bone mineral density between female amateur triathletes and nonathletes: A cross-sectional study

Purpose: Physical inactivity is considered an important risk factor for osteoporosis, however, some athletes performing extremely high training volumes can also develop bone mass loss. Moreover, the effect of total body mass or body surface area on bone mineral density remains controversial. Therefo...

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Published in:Science progress (1916) 2024-07, Vol.107 (3), p.368504241261844
Main Authors: Cruz Correa Netto Soares, Guilherme, Barbosa Junior, José Geraldo Gomes, Seffrin, Aldo, Vivan, Lavínia, Rosa de Freitas, João Victor, Costa, Gustavo De Conti Teixeita, de Lira, Claudio André Barbosa B, Vancini, Rodrigo Luiz, Weiss, Katja, Knechtle, Beat, Andrade, Marilia Santos
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Absorptiometry, Photon
Adult
Athletes
Body composition
Body Composition - physiology
Body Mass Index
Body size
Bone composition
Bone density
Bone Density - physiology
Bone mass
Bone mineral density
Cross-Sectional Studies
Dual energy X-ray absorptiometry
Female
Fragility
Humans
Middle Aged
Osteoporosis
Osteoporosis - diagnostic imaging
Osteoporosis - physiopathology
Risk factors
Surface area
Swimming - physiology
Triathlon
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Summary:Purpose: Physical inactivity is considered an important risk factor for osteoporosis, however, some athletes performing extremely high training volumes can also develop bone mass loss. Moreover, the effect of total body mass or body surface area on bone mineral density remains controversial. Therefore, the aim of this study was to compare the absolute bone mineral density and bone mineral density adjusted to body surface area between amateur triathletes and nonactive women. Methods: Forty-two healthy women (23 amateur triathletes and 19 nonactive individuals) were evaluated for body composition using a dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry system. Results: Compared to nonactive women, amateur triathletes exhibited lower body mass index (p 
ISSN:0036-8504
2047-7163
2047-7163
DOI:10.1177/00368504241261844