Relationship between Physical Activity and Lumber Bone Mineral Density in Collegiate Women

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between physical activity and lumber bone mineral density (LBMD) in collegiate women. The subjects were divided into 3 groups: 13 volleyball players (V Group), 11 tennis players (T Group), and 12 sedentary controls. The V Group showed significantly higher mean LBMD than the other 2 groups. There were no significant differences among 3 groups in nutrient and food intakes, except vitamin K. The results indicate that playing volleyball is more likely to increase LBMD than playing tennis.