Exercise can be beneficial for increasing bone density in girls at this crucial time in their skeletal development, but increased training levels should be matched with increased dietary intake.
Osteoporosis is a disease which causes bones to become so fragile that they break easily.
In the UK it currently affects 1 in 3 women and 1 in 12 men during their lifetime. However osteoporosis can be largely prevented and successfully treated to reduce further bone loss and the risk of fractures. The NOS has produced a free booklet, Fit But Fragile , for young girls who may be at risk of osteoporosis through over-training and inadequate nutrition. The NOS Seventh Bath Conference on Osteoporosis, held from 9-13 April, is the UK's leading conference on bone and a key international event, featuring over 500 delegates from 25 countries worldwide. 1 Study of the Factors Influencing the Accumulation of Bone Mineral Density in girls.