Endocrine Abstracts

Context: The increase in bone mineral content (BMC) and density (BMD) measured by dual-energy X-ray absorptiometry (DXA) in obese children may not sustain the mechanical load associated with weight, and the factors influencing bone mineralization are not well known.Objective: We described bone mineralization in overweight- obese (ow/ob) and lean (non-ow/non-ob) boys in relation to body composition.Methods: Cross-sectional study in ...