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The effect of dietary calcium intake on bone mineral density in healthy adolescent girls and young women in southern Italy.

Authors :
Maggiolini, M
Bonofiglio, D
Giorno, A
Catalano, S
Marsico, S
Aquila, S
Andò, S
Source :
International Journal of Epidemiology; June 1999, Vol. 28 Issue: 3 p479-484, 6p
Publication Year :
1999

Abstract

The association between forearm bone mineral areal density (BMD) and dietary calcium, anthropometric characteristics, puberty, and physical activity was studied for the first time in 200 girls (aged 11-15 years) and 100 women (aged 20-23 years) living in Southern Italy.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03005771 and 14643685
Volume :
28
Issue :
3
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
International Journal of Epidemiology
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs35801273
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/ije/28.3.479