Physical activity estimated by osteogenic potential and energy expenditure has differing associations with bone mass in young adults: the raine study.

ABSTRACT: Ground impacts during physical activity may be important for peak bone mass. We found differences in how energy expenditure and impact scores estimated from a physical activity questionnaire related to bone health in young adults. Using both estimate types can improve our understanding of the skeletal benefits of physical activity.

Purpose

It is unclear whether mechanical loading during physical activity, estimated from physical activity questionnaires which assess metabolic equivalents of task (METs), is associated with skeletal health. This longitudinal study investigated how physical activity loading scores, assessed at ages 17 and 20 years, (a) compares with physical activity measured in METs, and (b) is associated with bone mass at age 20 years.

Methods

A total of 826 pa

SUBMITTER: Ng CA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9013684 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature