title: Physical activity and bone health.
abstract: Osteoporosis and related fractures cause significant morbidity and mortality worldwide and result in enormous costs to affected individuals and society. Lifestyle choices across the lifespan impact osteoporosis and fracture risk. Physical activity is a viable strategy for the prevention and treatment of low bone mass.
authors.forename: Melissa I
authors.initials: MI
authors.lastname: Carter
authors.forename: Pamela S
authors.initials: PS
authors.lastname: Hinton
mesh_terms: D015519:Bone Density; D050723:Fractures, Bone / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans; D008019:Life Style; D009043:Motor Activity; D010024:Osteoporosis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D055070:Resistance Training; D012307:Risk Factors