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Schrader, Susan L.; Blue, Rebecca; Horner, Arlene – Journal of School Nursing, 2005
Although osteoporosis typically surfaces in later life, peak bone mass attained before age 20 is a key factor in its prevention. However, most American children's diets lack sufficient calcium during the critical growth periods of preadolescence and adolescence to achieve peak bone mass. "Better Bones (BB) Buddies" is an educational…
Descriptors: Prevention, Health Promotion, Nutrition, Dietetics