Linear growth and relative weight gain in childhood and bone mass in adolescence: findings from the Pelotas (Brazil) 2004 birth cohort

ConclusionPositive associations were demonstrated between length/height and weight gain and aBMD in both sexes, with emphasis on girls ’ aBMD in response to the linear growth achieved mainly at 11 years.
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research