Document Type
Article - post-print
Publication Date
2012
Abstract
Physical activities undertaken in childhood, particularly activities which apply large forces quickly convey optimal benefits to bone mass, size, and structure. Evidence is accumulating that benefits persist well beyond activity cessation. This review examines the potential for early childhood activity to improve bone mineralization and structure and explores childhood activity as prevention for osteoporosis in later life.
Original Publication Citation
Gunter KB, Almstedt HC, Janz KF. Physical Activity in Childhood May Be the Key to Optimizing Lifespan Skeletal Health. Exercise and sport sciences reviews. 2012;40(1):13-21. doi:10.1097/JES.0b013e318236e5ee.
Publisher Statement
This is an author-manuscript of an article accepted for publication in Exercise and Sport Sciences Reviews following peer review. The version of record Gunter KB, Almstedt HC, Janz KF. Physical Activity in Childhood May Be the Key to Optimizing Lifespan Skeletal Health. Exercise and sport sciences reviews. 2012;40(1):13-21. is available online at: doi:10.1097/JES.0b013e318236e5ee.
Digital Commons @ LMU & LLS Citation
Almstedt, Hawley C.; Gunter, Katherine B.; and Janz, Kathleen F., "Physical Activity in Childhood May Be the Key to Optimizing Lifespan Skeletal Health" (2012). Health and Human Sciences Faculty Works. 3.
https://digitalcommons.lmu.edu/hhsc_fac/3
