title: Maximizing peak bone mass: calcium supplementation increases bone mineral density in children.
abstract: Attaining peak skeletal bone mass during childhood may reduce the incidence of osteoporosis in later life. A recent study in six- to 14-year-old identical twins showed that calcium supplementation increased bone mineral density. The effects of supplementation were especially pronounced in prepubertal children.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D015519:Bone Density; D002118:Calcium / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D002648:Child; D006801:Humans; D014430:Twins, Monozygotic
chemical_list: D002118:Calcium