Prevent Osteoporosis by Building Healthy Bones.

By David Ordaz

Osteoporosis is a serious condition

• It is where bones become porous.

• It actually effects over 25 million and growing numbers in people today.

The Skeletal System Supports and Protects

• You may think bones are dry and brittle but, bones are alive and wet.

• The human skeleton has 206 bones that protects the internal organs.

• Having a strong and healthy skeleton will benefit you for the rest of you life.

Osteoporosis Affects Many People

• Like earlier, osteoporosis effects over 25 million people.

• The reason this might happen starts in a persons pre-teen years.

The National Institute of Health

• The NIH says that Americans only have problems with osteoporosis, because we don’t get enough.

• Teens calcium don’t consume enough calcium after the age of 10 and starts to drink soft and diet drinks.

Calcium Rich Foods

• Foods that are rich in calcium are foods that build bone.

• People should have at least 4 servings of dairy products a day.

• These foods are low, non-fat, reduced milk, yogurt, and cheeses.

Exercise is Beneficial

• Exercise strengthens, builds and shapes bone.

• People should exercise everyday at least 30 minutes each and every day.

• 50% of bone growth happens during pre-teens years.