EVERYDAY VIGOROUS ACTIVITY INCREASES BONE STRENGTH IN CHILDREN

American College of Sports Medicine
Childhood play promotes bone health; may help prevent osteoporosis later in life. Young children who engage in 40 minutes of normal vigorous activity each day have significantly stronger bones than their less active peers. Researchers say that results indicate activity during childhood, when bone is most likely to adapt and adjust to the strains of physical activity, may have as much influence on osteoporosis prevention as adult interventions. It is important that children not miss this window
of opportunity for building strong bones!