Lean mass appears to be more strongly associated with bone health than fat mass in urban black South African women

Conclusion Lean mass and fat mass were positively associated with femoral neck, spine and hip BMDs and negatively associated with fracture risk in urban black South African women. Our finding suggests that increasing lean mass rather than fat mass is beneficial to bone health. Our study emphasises the importance of positive lifestyle changes, intake of calcium from dairy and adequate weight to maintain and improve bone health of postmenopausal women.
Source: The Journal of Nutrition, Health and Aging - Category: Nutrition Source Type: research