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Bone Health, keep them healthy!
Bones play many roles in the body. They provide structure, protect organs, anchor muscles, and store calcium. Adequate calcium consumption and weight bearing physical activity build strong bones, optimizes bone mass, and may reduce the risk of osteoporosis later in life.
Weight bearing physical activity has been associated with many positive health benefits including strong bones. Like proper calcium consumption, adequate weight bearing physical activity early in life is important in reaching peak bone mass. Weight bearing physical activities cause muscles and bones to work against gravity. Some examples of weight bearing physical activities include:
- Weight Lifting
- Tennis or Racquetball
- Stair climbing
- Jumping Rope
- Basketball
- Dancing
- Hiking
- Soccer
Incorporating weight-bearing physical activity into an exercising plan is a great way to keep bones healthy and meet physical activity recommendations set forth in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
Adults: Engage in at least 30 minutes of moderate physicalactivity on most, preferably all, days of the week.
Children: Engage in at least 60 minutes of moderate physical activity on most, preferably all, days of the week. |
