Association of childhood and adolescent obesity with bone mineral content and density

ZHANG Lei; FANG Jiao; WANG Lei; WEI Ye; LI Shasha

doi:10.11852/zgetbjzz2025-0049

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Chinese Journal of Child Health Care ›› 2026, Vol. 34 ›› Issue (1) : 101-105. DOI: 10.11852/zgetbjzz2025-0049

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Association of childhood and adolescent obesity with bone mineral content and density

ZHANG Lei¹, FANG Jiao², WANG Lei¹, WEI Ye³, LI Shasha⁴

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During childhood and adolescence, significant longitudinal bone growth, rapid expansion of bone area, and substantial accumulation of bone minerals occur, making this a critical period for maximizing peak bone mass and preventing osteoporosis. Given the increasingly serious problem of childhood and adolescent obesity, the study of the relationship between obesity and bone health has become a hot topic. However, the results of the association between the two are controversial,and the underlying mechanism still needs to be further explored. This review outlines the relevant definitions and measurement methods of bone parameters, comprehensively reviews the differences in the association between various obesity parameters and bone mineral content and bone density in children and adolescents, summarizes the underlying mechanisms of the association, and provides guidance for future relevant research. It also provides theoretical support for improving the bone health of children and adolescents and preventing osteoporosis.

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obesity / children / adolescents / bone mineral content / bone density

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ZHANG Lei, FANG Jiao, WANG Lei, WEI Ye, LI Shasha. Association of childhood and adolescent obesity with bone mineral content and density[J]. Chinese Journal of Child Health Care. 2026, 34(1): 101-105 https://doi.org/10.11852/zgetbjzz2025-0049

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