title: [Prevention of osteoporosis in childhood and adolescence].
abstract: Osteoporosis prevention starts in childhood and adolescence. These periods are important to achieve adult peak bone mass and establish health behaviors. Health behaviors influence the development of osteoporosis later in life, so we should aim osteoporosis prevention efforts toward children and adolescents by encouraging habits that promote bone growth and development.
authors.affiliation: Department of Food and Human Nutrition, Faculty of Human Life Sciences, Notre Dame Seishin University.
authors.forename: Keiko
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Kinuta
authors.forename: Yoshiki
authors.initials: Y
authors.lastname: Seino
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D002648:Child; D015444:Exercise; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000517:prevention & control*