Growth in bone and body size among Asian and white girls in the Female Adolescent Maturation (FAM) study

Conclusions Asian girls had more upper body (subscapular) fat at age 10 years and gained height and hip and abdomen circumferences more slowly than Asian-White and White girls. Asian girls had greater bone SOS and BUA at age 10 years but gained bone at similar rates to White girls. Physical activity was especially important to bone growth before age 12 years. However, ethnic differences remained after adjusting for physical activity, demographic, and dietary factors.
Source: Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research