Powerful Bones |
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| Author:
| DaSilva-Gordon, Maria |
| Series title: | Healthy Habits Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4488-6956-5 |
| Publication Date: | Jul 2012 |
| Publisher: | Rosen Publishing Group
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| Imprint: | Rosen Reference |
| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $37.13 |
Book Description:
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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...
More DescriptionA 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.