All subjects were pubertal stage 3, as determined by a pediatrician according to the method of Marshall and Tanner (breast/genital development and pubic hair)24
All subjects were pubertal stage 3, as determined by a pediatrician according to the method of Marshall and Tanner (breast/genital development and pubic hair)24. == The drastic rise in pediatric obesity, combined with recent evidence suggesting that excessive fat accumulation may be associated with increased fractures in childhood13, indicates a need to understand the interplay between bone and excess fat compartments. This is particularly salient during puberty, as suboptimal bone growth coupled with excessive fat accumulation during this period has been postulated to increase osteoporosis and obesity risk later in life35. Previous research has primarily focused on dietary intake and engagement in daily physical activity as the major contributors to bone health and body fat trajectories. However, diet and physical activity have not consistently been shown to be single contributors…