Why should girls and teenage girls be concerned about bone health?
It’s never too early to start being concerned about bone health. Childhood — the peak bone producing years — is the time to start teaching your children about bone health. You can work with them to develop good diet and exercise habits, which will help them to have strong, healthy bones throughout their lives. And, a poor diet and not enough physical activity during the adolescent years (age 9 to 18) can result in weaker bones in adulthood. This increases the risk for osteoporosis, and can affect the body’s ability to heal properly after an injury. By making sure they get enough calcium, as well as weight bearing physical activity, girls can develop strong bones and reduce their risk for osteoporosis later in life.
