Did you know that we stop building bone mass around the age of 30? After this point, the goal switches to maintaining as much of that bone mass as possible for as long as possible. For this reason, it is important to focus on bone health throughout childhood. The two main contributors to building healthy bones are consuming a variety of nutrients and weight-bearing exercise.
Calcium and Vitamin D are especially important to consume. Vitamin D fortified milk is a great source of both of these nutrients. Other sources of calcium include cheese, yogurt, almonds, and broccoli. Additional sources of vitamin D include egg yolks, mushrooms, salmon, and tuna.
Weight-bearing exercises also promote bone growth. This is another great reason to find your favorite way to get your body moving- whether it be running, jump roping, basketball, or even dancing!
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About the author:
Megan Lash has been a Registered Dietitian with the Jefferson County Health Department for approximately two years. She provides individual and group nutrition counseling as well as community presentations. Megan’s favorite ways to stay active are lifting weights and walking her dog, Tucker.