Association between dietary copper intake and bone mineral density in children and adolescents aged 8-19 years: A cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Some studies showed the possible role of copper intake on bone mineral density (BMD) in adults or the elderly, but the association remained uncertain in children and adolescents. Our research explored the association between copper intake and BMD in individuals aged 8-19 years from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) 2011-2016.

Methods

In the present study, 6,965 individuals aged 8-19 (mean age 13.18 ± 3.38 years) were enrolled from the NHANES 2011-2016. Copper intake was evaluated by averaging two 24-hour copper dietary intake recalls. Multivariate linear regression analyses were used to explore the association between copper intake and total BMD, subtotal BMD, and total spine BMD in children and adolescents. Stratified analyses and interac

SUBMITTER: Cui A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11444396 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature