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Weight-bearing physical activity has beneficial effects on bone health across the age spectrum.
Encourage weight-bearing activities for all age groups to promote bone health.
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Weight-bearing physical activity has beneficial effects on bone health across the age spectrum.
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The claim is supported by evidence from multiple small randomized, controlled trials.
Source
Physical Activity and Bone Health
Wendy M. Kohrt et al. · Medicine & Science in Sports & Exercise · 2004
DOI 10.1249/01.mss.0000142662.21767.58
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