Objectives:
The scientific literature shows conflicting evidence about the relationship between adiposity and bone mass in overweight and obese populations. Therefore, this review article (meta-analysis) has been conducted.
Does a high adipose mass reduce bone mineral density in overweight and obese populations?
Study design:
This review article included a total of 16 studies, comprising 2587 participants and 75 correlation coefficients.
Results and conclusions:
The investigators found strong evidence supported a negative relationship between relative (%) adipose mass and bone mineral density (BMD) in men [R = -0.37, 95% CI = -0.57 to -0.12] and in those aged less than 25 years [R = -0.28, 95% CI = -0.45 to -0.08].
The investigators concluded that a high relative (%) adipose mass reduces bone mineral density in overweight (BMI = 25-30) and obese populations (BMI > 30), particularly in men and those aged less than 25 years. Therefore, to prevent bone loss in overweight and obese populations, nutrition- and exercise-based interventions that focus on a controlled reduction of adipose mass with concomitant preservation of lean mass are recommended.
Original title:
Influence of adipose tissue mass on bone mass in an overweight or obese population: systematic review and meta-analysis by Dolan E, Swinton PA, […], O'Reilly J.
Link:
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/29028271
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Those with overweight (BMI = 25-30) or obesity (BMI > 30) are advised to follow a diet with maximum 30 En% fat, of which maximum 7 En% saturated fat and minimum 1.5 grams fiber per 100 kcal.
The most easy way to follow a diet with maximum 30 En% fat, of which maximum 7 En% saturated fat and minimum 1.5 grams fiber per 100 kcal is to choose meals/products with maximum 30 En% fat, of which maximum 7 En% saturated fat and minimum 1.5 grams fiber per 100 kcal.
However, the most practical way to follow a diet with maximum 30 En% fat, of which maximum 7 En% saturated fat and minimum 1.5 grams fiber per 100 kcal is all meals/products that you eat on a daily basis should on average contain maximum 30 En% fat, of which maximum 7 En% saturated fat and minimum 1.5 grams fiber per 100 kcal.
Strength exercise is the best way to reduce adipose mass while preserving lean mass.