Ka Wai Ola - Office of Hawaiian Affairs, Volume 9, Number 12, 1 Kekemapa 1992 — Hawaiian women sought for bone mass research [ARTICLE]

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Hawaiian women sought for bone mass research

Researchers at the Hawai'i Osteoporosis Center are conducting a study of the bone health of Hawaiian and Filipino women. Participants receive free bone mass measurements, whieh evaluate bone strength; a dietary analysis; a body mass report; and a cholesterol test. Normally these tests cost more than $250. Hawaiian and Filipino women ages 25-34 are eligible. Results will help define standards for women in these ethnic groups. The study will also measure the influence of lifestyle choices, such as ealeium intake and physical activity, on bone maturation. For more information, eall 532-2626.