Factors that affect bone density

Lumbar spine (T-score*)

Femoral neck (T-score)

BMI

>30 kg/m2

−1.9750

−2.0500

Irregular menstrual cycle

(+)

−1.1190

−1.0238

(−)

−1.233

−1.5111

Exposure to the sun

(+)

−0.9250

−1.0400

(−)

−1.6100

−1.4300

Physical activity

(+)

−1.306

−0.716

(−)

−1.238

−1.796

Consumption of dairy products

1 cup/day

−1.1077

−0.8923

2 cup/day

−1.1083

−1.4333

3 cup/day

−0.6500

−0.2500