The Association between Weight Gain/Restoration and Bone Mineral Density in Adolescents with Anorexia Nervosa: A Systematic Review

The Association between Weight Gain/Restoration and Bone Mineral Density in Adolescents with Anorexia Nervosa: A Systematic Review

Background: Reduced bone mineral density (BMD) is one of the most frequent medical complications of anorexia nervosa (AN). The purpose of this paper was to conduct a systematic review of the association between weight gain/restoration and BMD in adolescents with AN. Methods: Literature searches, stu...

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Main Authors: Marwan El Ghoch, Davide Gatti, Simona Calugi, Ombretta Viapiana, Paola Vittoria Bazzani, Riccardo Dalle Grave
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-11-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
anorexia nervosa
body composition
weight restoration
osteoporosis
osteopenia
and bone mineral density
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/8/12/769

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