Helping your children build strong bones

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (QC Life) - Avoid bone weakness in your child with these tips from the Fracture Prevention Program.

JoAnn Holzinger, FNP and Clinical Coordinator for the Fracture Prevention Program at Atrium MSKI, explained why bone health is important for a child’s development and a few ways to keep bones healthy.

She recommends beginning bone health strategies while your kid is young to maximize bone mass. Reaching peak bone mass can prevent osteoporosis from developing by 13 years and gives kids a better chance at preventing bone weakness later in life.

Parents should focus on these key things for healthy bones:

Give kids high-calcium foods
Make sure kids get enough vitamin D
Encourage kids to exercise at least an hour a day
Motivate kids to eat more protein

Watch the segment above to hear the full conversation and to hear each of these points explained in greater detail.

To learn more about bone health visit Bone Health and Osteoporosis.

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Helping your children build strong bones

Three key things to focus on for bone health include calcium, vitamin D, and exercise.

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