Body fat mass, lean body mass and associated biomarkers as determinants of bone mineral density in children 6-8Â years of age - The Physical Activity and Nutrition in Children (PANIC) study

LM but also FM were strong, independent positive correlates for BMD in all children, girls, and boys. Irisin was positively and independently associated with BMD in all children. The associations of other biomarkers with BMD were explained by LM or FM.