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Source: J Strength & Conditioning Research
Summary:
College age women had bone mineral density measured and were surveyed regarding physical activity
High school sports participation predicted hip bone mineral density, and present activity predicted spinal BMD
Women who did not participate in high school sports were 7 times more likely to have low BMD than those who did
Conclusion: Past and present physical activity in college age women helped increase bone mineral density, which is associated with lower risk of osteoporosis
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