Bone mineral density at the hip and its relation to fat mass and lean mass in adolescents: The Tromso Study, Fit Futures

Positive association between body weight and bone mass is well established, and the concept of body mass index (BMI) is associated with higher areal bone mineral density (aBMD) and reduced fracture risk. BMI, that comprises both fat mass (FM) and lean mass (LM) may contribute to peak bone mass achievement in different ways.