الخصائص الجسمية و ممارسة النشاط البدني و العادات الغذائية لعينة من الإناث الأردنيات المصابات بهشاشة العظام

Abstract EN

The study aimed to identify the characteristics of the physical characteristics, of physical activity and dietary habits, associated with osteoporosis among Jordanian women.

A sample of 112 women diagnosed with osteoporosis were selected randomly from Bone Clinic in the Prince Rashed Military's Medical Services Royal Jordanian during (2010-2011).

The average age was (63.55 ± 6.49) years, Anthropometric, socio-economic level, smoking and some dietary habits, and of physical activity were measures.

The results showed that the majority of the women (91.07%) were obese and 10% were smokers.

The dietary habits characteristiced by high intake of tea and coffee, and soft drinks, and low intake of milk.

About 89% of women were inactive.

The common fractures were (28.57%), ankle (25.0%), and the arm by (3.57%), more studies are needed to explore the factors associated with osteoporoses in Jordan.