Childhood obesity may weaken bones, study warns
NCT ID NCT02654262
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at how obesity and related metabolic changes affect bone development in 358 healthy girls aged 9-12. Researchers measured bone mass, density, and strength over two years. The goal is to understand these links to help prevent fractures and osteoporosis later in life.
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University of Arizona, Nutritional Sciences Department
Tucson, Arizona, 85714, United States
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