ESPE Abstracts

Background: The large portion of bone mass is acquired with body growth during adolescent period and peak bone mass is achieved in early adulthood. Body composition is known as predictor of bone health.Objective and hypotheses: The aims of this study were to evaluate normal bone mineral acquisition during adolescent period and to determine the factor that affects on it in Korean.Method: This study was based on data from the Fourth ...

Background: Childhood period is associated with growth accompanied by rapid change of body composition. Excessive fat gain and followed increased insulin resistance is an obstacle in controlling blood sugar for type 1 diabetic patients.Objective and hypotheses: This study was designed to understand the gender difference in the patterns of body composition change along the growth process of newly diagnosed type I diabetic children and adolescents.<p c...