Decreased external skeletal robustness due to reduced physical activity?

Decreased external skeletal robustness due to reduced physical activity?

Objectives Childhood obesity is a global problem, e.g., due to physical inactivity. External skeletal robustness (Frame‐Index) has decreased in German schoolchildren. An association between Frame‐Index and physical activity was assumed. Further often body mass index (BMI) is analyzed without referen...

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Veröffentlicht in:American journal of human biology 2013-05, Vol.25 (3), p.404-410
Hauptverfasser: Rietsch, Katrin, Eccard, Jana A., Scheffler, Christiane
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Adiposity
Body Composition
Body Mass Index
Bone and Bones - physiology
Child
Cross-Sectional Studies
Exercise - physiology
Female
Humans
Male
Risk Factors
Sedentary Lifestyle
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Zusammenfassung:Objectives Childhood obesity is a global problem, e.g., due to physical inactivity. External skeletal robustness (Frame‐Index) has decreased in German schoolchildren. An association between Frame‐Index and physical activity was assumed. Further often body mass index (BMI) is analyzed without reference to bone structure. Therefore, we analyze relationships between Frame‐Index, BMI, % body fat, and physical activity. Methods In a cross‐sectional study, 691 German children aged 6–10 years were investigated. BMI, % body fat, Frame‐Index, total steps p.w., sports club rate p.w., training time p.d., and TV‐time p.d. were determined. Results Total steps (P 
ISSN:1042-0533
1520-6300
DOI:10.1002/ajhb.22389