Lifestyle Pattern and Bone Mineral Density: A Preliminary Study

Abstract

ObjectiveThe aim of the study was to find an association of lifestyle pattern with bone mineral density among adults of Delhi.MethodologyCross-sectional data was collected among 153 participants both males and females with age ranging from 20-60 years. The bone mineral density was assessed using heel ultrasonic test. Each participant was studied for dietary pattern including vegetarian and non-vegetarian food, milk intake and physical activity. Stature and body weight were measured for each participant and body mass index (BMI) was computed. The respondents were classified in different nutritional status categories based on the BMI and different bone mineral density categories based on their bone quality index and T-score.ResultsThe risk of osteoporosis and osteopenia was found to be significantly different among respondents belonging to different categories of nutritional status, fat percentage, dietary intake and physical activity. ConclusionBone Quality Index (BQI) indicated an association with dietary trends, nutritional status, milk intake and physical activity (with only milk intake and physical activity being significant). There is need to sensitize the population towards taking an adequate care and to prevent themselves from loss of bone mineral and associated risks.