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P0868 RISK FOR THE BONE HEALTH IN CHILDREN AND ADOLESCENTS

2004; Lippincott Williams & Wilkins; Volume: 39; Issue: Supplement 1 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1097/00005176-200406001-00992

1536-4801

R. R. Leis, R. R. Leis, A. A. Martinez, A. A. Novo, H. H. Villar, S. S. Zimmo, Adina Tocoian, R. Tojo,

Bone health and osteoporosis research

Introduction: The alimentary habits and the habits of physical exercise represent a risk for an optimal mass bone capital. This is the reason why we study these risk factors in children and adolescents of Galicia. Methods: Three samples have been studied. A of 610 children, between 4–18 years, taking into account the intake of calcium, phosphorus and vitamin D. B of 2286 children, between 10 and 12 years, taking into account their physical activity. C with 105 children between 6–18 years, determining the serum levels of 25(OH)D. Results: The calcium intake is low (889 ±290 mg/daily). 98,1% of the girls between 14–18 years are situated below the adequate intake (AI). The phosphorus intake is high (1347±347mg/day). 81% of the boys between 14–18 years have more than RDAs. 97% of the sample presents inferior vitamin D intake than AI. 28% of the children spent 3–4 hours/day watching T.V. and 50% 1–2 hours with video games and internet. The serum 25(OH)D level is significantly lower during the springtime (15,98±5,7ng/ml) than the in the autumn (24,15±7,41ng/ml), the season representing a risk of 9,2 ( IC 95%: 3.0–30.3). Conclusion: An important number of children from Galicia do not fulfil the actual recommendations for the calcium, vitamin D and phosphorus intake. Moreover, they have a low physical activity which together with the reduced rUV suppose a high risk for the bone health. So, in our intent to encourage an adequate peak of bone mass, we should encourage the consumption of milk, the decrease in the consumption of the soft-drinks and an increase of the physical activity.