Bone mineral density (BMD)

Definition

A measurement of bone strength expressed as grams of mineral per square centimeter, typically measured by DXA scan. Significant weight loss (>10%) is associated with mild BMD reduction whether from bariatric surgery, GLP-1 therapy, or other interventions. Resistance training, adequate dietary calcium + vitamin D, and avoiding excessive caloric deficit help preserve BMD.

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Definition curated by Weight Loss Rankings — sourced from FDA labels and peer-reviewed PubMed literature, never AI-generated summaries.

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