Determinants of bone health in adults Polish women: The influence of physical activity, nutrition, sun exposure and biological factors.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

The aim of this study was to assess the determinants of bone health in the group of women over 40 years old. Lifestyle factors such as past and present physical activity, past and present sun exposure, current dietary intake of calcium and vitamin D, nutritional status as measured by BMI, family history of osteoporosis and current hormonal status were analysed.

Methods

The study involved 500 women over 40 years old. All examined women was the same ethnicity- European origin. Methods used: densitometry method (DXA), bioelectrical impedance analysis, International Physical Activity Questionnaire, nutrition questionnaire, past and present sun exposure questionnaire. Past and present physical activity, past and present sun exposure and sufficient level of calcium in the

SUBMITTER: Kopiczko A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7508391 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature