Abstract
Background and Objective: Body mass index (BMI), calcium intake and vitamin D status have been suggested to be contributing factors to bone mineral density (BMD). However, there are very few studies on BMD and its associated factors among young adults in Malaysia. The present study examined BMI, calcium intake and vitamin D status and their relationship with BMD among young Malay adults. Materials and Methods: A total of 100 Malay students (50 males and 50 females) with a mean age of 23.7±3.9 years were recruited for this cross-sectional study. The BMI was calculated from weight and height, while calcium intake was assessed using a food frequency questionnaire. Vitamin D status and calcaneal BMD were measured using serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D analysis and quantitative ultrasound, respectively. Results: The mean BMI of subjects was 24.4±5.9 kg mG2 and mean calcium intake was 520.6±371.5 mg/day. Male subjects had a significantly higher (p<0.05) serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D (65.8±20.2 nmol LG1) and BMD T-score (1.32±1.52) compared to females (42.9±13.3 nmol LG1 and T-score 0.75±1.22, respectively). The BMI significantly correlated with BMD (r = 0.233, p = 0.020), but not with calcium intake (r = 0.140, p = 0.166) or serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D levels (r = 0.102, p = 0.330). Conclusion: The results suggested that BMI has a major influence on BMD. Low calcium and vitamin D intake is a definite concern and should be increased as recommended to maintain a healthy BMD later in life.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 156-162 |
| Number of pages | 7 |
| Journal | Pakistan Journal of Nutrition |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue number | 4 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 15 Mar 2018 |
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Keywords
- 25-Hydroxyvitamin D
- Body mass index
- Bone mineral density
- Calcium intake
- Vitamin D status
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Food Science
- Nutrition and Dietetics
- Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
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Relationship between body mass index, calcium intake and vitamin D status with bone mineral density among young adults : A preliminary investigation. / Yahya, Noor Fairuzi Suhana; Makbul, Ika Aida Aprilini; Mat Daud @ Daud, Norlida; Aziz, Qurratul Aini Salma Abdul.
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T1 - Relationship between body mass index, calcium intake and vitamin D status with bone mineral density among young adults
T2 - A preliminary investigation
AU - Yahya, Noor Fairuzi Suhana
AU - Makbul, Ika Aida Aprilini
AU - Mat Daud @ Daud, Norlida
AU - Aziz, Qurratul Aini Salma Abdul
PY - 2018/3/15
Y1 - 2018/3/15
N2 - Background and Objective: Body mass index (BMI), calcium intake and vitamin D status have been suggested to be contributing factors to bone mineral density (BMD). However, there are very few studies on BMD and its associated factors among young adults in Malaysia. The present study examined BMI, calcium intake and vitamin D status and their relationship with BMD among young Malay adults. Materials and Methods: A total of 100 Malay students (50 males and 50 females) with a mean age of 23.7±3.9 years were recruited for this cross-sectional study. The BMI was calculated from weight and height, while calcium intake was assessed using a food frequency questionnaire. Vitamin D status and calcaneal BMD were measured using serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D analysis and quantitative ultrasound, respectively. Results: The mean BMI of subjects was 24.4±5.9 kg mG2 and mean calcium intake was 520.6±371.5 mg/day. Male subjects had a significantly higher (p<0.05) serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D (65.8±20.2 nmol LG1) and BMD T-score (1.32±1.52) compared to females (42.9±13.3 nmol LG1 and T-score 0.75±1.22, respectively). The BMI significantly correlated with BMD (r = 0.233, p = 0.020), but not with calcium intake (r = 0.140, p = 0.166) or serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D levels (r = 0.102, p = 0.330). Conclusion: The results suggested that BMI has a major influence on BMD. Low calcium and vitamin D intake is a definite concern and should be increased as recommended to maintain a healthy BMD later in life.
AB - Background and Objective: Body mass index (BMI), calcium intake and vitamin D status have been suggested to be contributing factors to bone mineral density (BMD). However, there are very few studies on BMD and its associated factors among young adults in Malaysia. The present study examined BMI, calcium intake and vitamin D status and their relationship with BMD among young Malay adults. Materials and Methods: A total of 100 Malay students (50 males and 50 females) with a mean age of 23.7±3.9 years were recruited for this cross-sectional study. The BMI was calculated from weight and height, while calcium intake was assessed using a food frequency questionnaire. Vitamin D status and calcaneal BMD were measured using serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D analysis and quantitative ultrasound, respectively. Results: The mean BMI of subjects was 24.4±5.9 kg mG2 and mean calcium intake was 520.6±371.5 mg/day. Male subjects had a significantly higher (p<0.05) serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D (65.8±20.2 nmol LG1) and BMD T-score (1.32±1.52) compared to females (42.9±13.3 nmol LG1 and T-score 0.75±1.22, respectively). The BMI significantly correlated with BMD (r = 0.233, p = 0.020), but not with calcium intake (r = 0.140, p = 0.166) or serum 25-Hydroxyvitamin D levels (r = 0.102, p = 0.330). Conclusion: The results suggested that BMI has a major influence on BMD. Low calcium and vitamin D intake is a definite concern and should be increased as recommended to maintain a healthy BMD later in life.
KW - 25-Hydroxyvitamin D
KW - Body mass index
KW - Bone mineral density
KW - Calcium intake
KW - Vitamin D status
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JO - Pakistan Journal of Nutrition
JF - Pakistan Journal of Nutrition
SN - 1680-5194
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