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Bone Health

Jen Belanger MS RD LDN and Izzy Wilson Episode 102

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One of the things that we don’t talk enough about when it comes to our kids and teens is the importance of their bone health. In this episode, we talk about why bone health is so important and some important lifestyle and nutrition aspects that can help your child or teen build strong bones for life. 


Additional Resources:


Adolescence and Bone Health: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32516152/#:~:text=Abstract,term%20monitoring%20of%20bone%20health


The Effect on Tobacco Smoking on Bone Health:

https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC6304634/#:~:text=PTH%20is%20a%20hormone%20controlling,)%20%5B30%E2%80%9332%5D.


High Consumption of Soft Drinks Associated With Increased Risk of Fractures: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/32092922/ 


Bone Health: Preventing Osteoporosis: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC2848259/#:~:text=Significant%20bone%20development%20begins%20in,by%20age%2020%20for%20boys




Disclaimer: Any information that I discuss on this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and should not be taken as medical advice. Please always talk with your doctor before making any serious changes to your or your child's diet. Through this podcast, I am not conducting nutrition counseling or treatment.

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