27th Annual Student Research Conference
Correlation between Physical Activity Factor and Bone Mineral Density in College-Age Women
Maria C. Backes*, Kelci B. Besand , Austin J. Stephenson, and Daniele L. Walker
Dr. Jerry L. Mayhew , Faculty Mentor
The purpose of the study was to assess the relationship between physical activity level within the past six months and BMD of college-age females. College women (n = 32, age = 19.4 0.8 y) completed the Minnesota Heart Health Program (MHHP) Leisure Time Physical Activity survey to assess frequency, duration, and intensity of physical activity per week within the past six months on a 0-45 scale before undergoing a DXA scan. Pearson correlations indicated significant correlations of BMD with height (r = 0.61) and weight (r = 0.56). There was not a significant correlation between MHHP and BMD (r = -0.002, p = 0.990). The mean Z-score for BMD (1.1 1.2) indicated high BMD for most subjects, with 59% scoring >1 standard deviation above the norm for age. Activity level within the past six months is not a significant factor in determining BMD in college-age women.
Keywords: Bone Mineral Density , Physical Activity , Activity factor
Topic(s):Exercise Science
Presentation Type: Poster
Session: 8-6
Location: GEO - SUB
Time: 3:30