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Powerful Bones. Powerful Girls.
Welcome to the Powerful Bones. Powerful Girls.™ Web site. As the parent of a growing girl, you do lots of things to keep her as healthy and happy as possible. But did you know that her bones need your support, too?
The site has useful information on how to help your daughter develop lifelong bone-healthy habits. For a healthier future, your daughter's bones need your support now.
The National Bone Health Campaign is geared for 9 to 12–year-old girls. However, the information also applies to older and younger girls, because healthy habits are essential for all girls to build strong bones. See how much calcium people of all ages need.
Powerful Bones Toolbox
Calcium and bone-strengthening activity tips and resources to make your life easier.
- Order materials to help build strong bones.
- Print out a bone-healthy grocery list.
- Learn which foods have calcium.
About the Program
The National Bone Health Campaign (NBHC), Powerful Bones. Powerful Girls.™ is a campaign to promote optimal bone health in girls aged 9–12, and thus reduce their risk of osteoporosis later in life. Learn more about the program.
Powerful Girls Need Calcium
To grow strong, your daughter's bones need a balanced diet that includes foods with calcium. She should aim for 1,300 milligrams of calcium each day. Here's how to help her get the calcium she needs.
Powerful Girls Need Physical Activity
Healthy bones require regular bone-strengthening activity. Here's how to get her moving.
Content last updated July 14, 2008
