Powerful Bones
A person’s bone density increases most rapidly during the teen years; healthy eating and lifestyle habits can help teens build strong bones for life. This accessible guide helps readers understand the important role of bones in the body and how to build a powerful skeleton. Readers learn to decipher nutrition labels and choose foods that provide adequate calcium, Vitamin D, and other essential nutrients. They also learn the key role of exercise in promoting bone health, as well as strategies for preventing bone injuries. Eye-catching photographs engage readers and inspire positive behaviors. Research-based content fulfills National Health Education Standards.
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Powerful Bones
A person’s bone density increases most rapidly during the teen years; healthy eating and lifestyle habits can help teens build strong bones for life. This accessible guide helps readers understand the important role of bones in the body and how to build a powerful skeleton. Readers learn to decipher nutrition labels and choose foods that provide adequate calcium, Vitamin D, and other essential nutrients. They also learn the key role of exercise in promoting bone health, as well as strategies for preventing bone injuries. Eye-catching photographs engage readers and inspire positive behaviors. Research-based content fulfills National Health Education Standards.
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Powerful Bones

Powerful Bones

by Maria DaSilva-Gordon
Powerful Bones

Powerful Bones

by Maria DaSilva-Gordon

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Overview

A person’s bone density increases most rapidly during the teen years; healthy eating and lifestyle habits can help teens build strong bones for life. This accessible guide helps readers understand the important role of bones in the body and how to build a powerful skeleton. Readers learn to decipher nutrition labels and choose foods that provide adequate calcium, Vitamin D, and other essential nutrients. They also learn the key role of exercise in promoting bone health, as well as strategies for preventing bone injuries. Eye-catching photographs engage readers and inspire positive behaviors. Research-based content fulfills National Health Education Standards.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781448869497
Publisher: Rosen Publishing Group, Incorporated, The
Publication date: 07/30/2012
Series: Healthy Habits Series
Pages: 64
Product dimensions: 7.30(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.40(d)
Age Range: 10 - 13 Years

Table of Contents

Introduction 24

Chapter 1 Powerful Bones: An Overview 4

Chapter 2 Eating for Bone Health 16

Chapter 3 How Exercise Can Help 29

Chapter 4 Protecting Your Bones from Injury 38

Glossary 31

For More Information 52

For Further Reading 85

Bibliography 57

Index 61

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