Dairy Council of CA - Educators - Programs & Lesson Plans

Exercise Your Options for Stronger Bones

Dear Educator:
Through Exercise Your Options your students have analyzed their food and activity choices and made general plans for improvement. This lesson has students evaluate their calcium intake and bone-strengthening physical activity and make plans for improvement. Adolescence is the CRITICAL time for building a foundation of healthy bone, known as peak bone mass. We are pleased to provide you with this instructional package highlighting the importance of building bone during adolescence.

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For the Teacher

Lesson Plan for introducing this topic to your students.
Adolescence: Springboard to Lifelong Bone Health , a reference summary providing current research about bone health, and tips to share with adolescents to help them overcome common obstacles and build strong bones.
Lesson Evaluation

For the Students

Banking on Strong Bones information sheet.
Take A Closer Look... Student assessment and planning sheets.

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