Bone metabolism in children with normal weight and overweight/obesity in a northeastern region of Spain

Abstract

Bone mass progressively increases to peak during childhood and adolescence, which determines future bone health. Bone formation–resorption processes are assessed using bone markers. However, studies on the impact of obesity on bone turnover markers at this age are limited, and results are inconsistent. The objective of this study was to examine the potential impact of overweight/obesity on bone metabolism.

Keywords

• bone metabolism
• overweight/obesity
• bone turnover markers
• children
• correlation