1. Bone up on Calcium!

2. Interesting Calcium Facts
The average 130 pound adult has 3 pounds of calcium in their body
99% of calcium in the body is in the bones
The human body contains more calcium than any other mineral.

3. Bones work towards peak bone mass: they become stronger and more dense.
Birth
Late teens
30-35 ?
During childhood, bones grow long and wide
Bones slowly lose minerals that give them strength

4. Your Living Bones

5. Detrimental to optimal bone health
Dieting ( dieting limits nutrients, calcium intake is limited too)
Smoking
Intake of caffeine (it blocks calcium absorption)
Alcohol

6. The fallout of low calcium intake…

7. Counting Up Calcium 1 cup of skim milk = 300 milligrams
1 cup Nonfat plain yogurt = 450 milligrams
1 oz. cheese= 205 milligrams
½ cup broccoli = 45 milligrams
Goal for teens: 1300 milligrams of calcium daily.