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Given the success of the previous collection, Bone Health and Development in Children and Adolescents, we are pleased to announce the launch of Volume II.
Bone health in early life influences the risk of bone-related diseases in later life. Indeed, About 50% of an adult’s peak total body bone minerals are accrued during the adolescent years, and more than 80% of bone mass is achieved by 18 years of age. Adequate nutrients and dietary intake during this period may be critical for bone health and growth potential. In addition, adequate volume and intensity of physical activity during these years may have a significant impact on bone mineral content and density, preventing bone loss and diseases in adulthood.
Moreover, non-modifiable factors including genetic factors and disease, also determine bone growth and development. Early detection of non-modifiable determinants for bone accrual is key for identifying adolescents at risk of low body mass. A subsequent modification of lifestyle factors that may augment their bone mineral accrual, can prevent bone loss and future bone-related diseases in adulthood.
In this research topic, we welcome manuscripts covering, but not limited to, the following themes related to children and adolescents:
- Primary bone disorders
- Therapies and medications aiming at maintaining the bone mass accrual
- Impact of modifiable and non-modifiable factors on bone health and development
- Disorders of muscle impacting skeletal health
Bone health in early life influences the risk of bone-related diseases in later life. Indeed, About 50% of an adult’s peak total body bone minerals are accrued during the adolescent years, and more than 80% of bone mass is achieved by 18 years of age. Adequate nutrients and dietary intake during this period may be critical for bone health and growth potential. In addition, adequate volume and intensity of physical activity during these years may have a significant impact on bone mineral content and density, preventing bone loss and diseases in adulthood.
Moreover, non-modifiable factors including genetic factors and disease, also determine bone growth and development. Early detection of non-modifiable determinants for bone accrual is key for identifying adolescents at risk of low body mass. A subsequent modification of lifestyle factors that may augment their bone mineral accrual, can prevent bone loss and future bone-related diseases in adulthood.
In this research topic, we welcome manuscripts covering, but not limited to, the following themes related to children and adolescents:
- Primary bone disorders
- Therapies and medications aiming at maintaining the bone mass accrual
- Impact of modifiable and non-modifiable factors on bone health and development
- Disorders of muscle impacting skeletal health
Keywords: Bone, Health, Disorders, Child, Adolescent
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