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Physical Activity, Dietary Intake and Bone Status in 6-12 Years Children

NCT03695328 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 210

Last updated 2018-10-04

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Summary

Peak bone mass acquisition through childhood and adolescence has been associated with lower risk of osteopenia and osteoporosis in the elderly. The main factors that influence bone mass are the non-modifiable, such as genetics, ethnicity and sex, and the modifiable ones which are nutrition and physical activity or exercise. In the literature are references that demonstrates positive effects of high physical activity, adequate intakes of macro- and micronutrients on bone mass both in adults and in children. Bone mineralization is more adaptive in childrens' growing bones and this is an opportunity for stronger effects by mechanical stimuli during physical activity. The presence of a diet complete of nutrient intakes seems to strengthen the effects of mechanical loads on bone growth and mineralization. The present trial aimed to evaluate the effects of physical activity and nutrition intakes on bone mass in pre-pubertal children.

Conditions

  • Bone Status

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

physical activity level

BEHAVIORAL

Dietary Intake

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Democritus University of Thrace

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Theodoros Stampoulis, PhD student · Democritus University of Thrace, Department of Physical Education & Sports Sciencies

Eligibility

Min Age
6 Years
Max Age
12 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2015-09-15
Primary Completion
2015-10-25
Completion
2018-05-15

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