2. Older Than 9? Now’s Her Time! Act now! Key bone building years= Ages 9-18 By age 18, almost 90 percent of bone mass is built.

3. Why Girls? Girls more in need than boys –Decrease in physical activity around age 9 –9 out of 10 girls do not get enough calcium Many girls face long-term consequences –1 in 2 women will break a bone due to osteoporosis

4. What Girls Need 1,300 milligrams (mg) of calcium 600 international units (IU) of vitamin D 60 minutes of physical activity

5. Best Bones Forever! Friendship! Fun! Grow strong together, stay strong forever!

6. She Needs You! Act now! You are a role model

7. Calcium Counts!

8. The Deal with D

9. Tips to Try at Home Stock your kitchen Start the day with breakfast Add calcium into meals Encourage her to choose foods with calcium

10. Get Moving! 60 minutes of physical activity Bone-strengthening activities at least 3 days a week Swimming and biking are not bone-strengthening activities

11. Tips to Try at Home Get moving with her! Empower her to try new activities Encourage her to be active with friends Set a good example

12. Make It a Family Affair! Go grocery shopping together Get active as a family

13. Learn More Web site for parents: www.bestbonesforever.gov/parents www.bestbonesforever.gov/parents –List of foods with calcium and vitamin D –Interactive Calcium Calculator –Recipe ideas –Activity suggestions –Risk assessment quiz

15. For Your Daughter Web site for girls: www.bestbonesforever.gov www.bestbonesforever.gov –Activities to do with her BFF and family –Message board –Quizzes and polls –Recipes –Free stuff –Cool facts about bones

17. Free Stuff! This guide is available in both English and Spanish for download at www.bestbonesforever.gov/parents.

18. Free Stuff for Her!

19. Why Skulls? Iconic symbol to increase brand recognition Girls nationwide helped choose the logo

20. Look for Best Bones Forever! Near You! Follow us on Twitter @bestbones4ever Find the “exskullmation” point on products Visit events held by campaign partners For you: bestbonesforever.gov/parents For your daughter: bestbonesforever.gov Spread the word!

21. Thank You! Questions? Comments? Contact Best Bones Forever! at: bestbonesforever@hhs.gov