Functional adaptation of bone

Bone adapts to altered mechanical stimuli, dietary changes, or injury. Dietary calcium and vitamins play significant roles in maintaining skeletal health, but high-fat diets may contribute to osteopenia. Exercise, generally, helps to maintain bone mass and counter osteoporosis, but highly strenuous exercise can also have detrimental effects on bone-particularly for immature bone. Negative exercise effects may also be linked to diet, as …