1. Jessica White, Caitlyn Terry, Anita Falade, and Brandon Elliott

2. Skeletal System: Body Parts Bones- Made of Osseous tissue, holds up the body and they are the main part of the skeletal system. Cartilage- Tougher than muscles but more flexible than bones. Makes up your nose and ears. Works with the Muscular System

3. Skeletal System: Functions A movable frame of support Protection for internal body organs Gives the body structure

4. Skeletal System: Body Health Works with Muscular System to provide structured movement. Keeps you standing up! You will become a BLOB! Provides protection and support for your body

6. Osteoporosis Causes bones to become brittle due to the loss of bone tissue. Leads to fractures and breaks

8. Osteoporosis: Treatment Options No real treatments Can only be prevented or aided Ways to prevent Osteoporosis:  Calcium  Vitamin D  Exercise  Meditation

9. Osteoporosis: Current Research Secondary Osteoporosis is more common People who have Osteoporosis experienced symptoms of Osteoporosis Secondary Osteoporosis is more common in men

10. Global Impact US-30,229,223 Brazil-12,183,161 Britain-3,988,502 China-133,704,906 Ethiopia-7,343,470 Australia-2,049,882

11. Conclusion We should be given the grant so we can go further into research of the impact on Osteoporosis. Please give us the grant to save lives.

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