What kids eat and the amount of exercise they get can make a big difference in whether they get osteoporosis later in life. Click here for "Powerful girls have powerful bones" website.
KidStrong (Inside & Out). A video program with five lessons on nutrition, physical activity and bone health information for grades 5 and 6. For additional information, contact NJ Department of Health and Senior Services at 609-984-0792 for additional information.
Jump Start Your Bones. A program for 7th and 8th grade classes available at schools. The 12- lesson program includes information on calcium consumption, physical activity and bone density. Contact NJ Department of Health and Senior Services at 609-984-0792 for additional information.
Teacher Training. This bone health training is provided thorugh five Community Partnerships for Healthy Adolescents in special needs (Abbott) school districts. The Training targets physical education, science and consumer science educators for grades 5 - 8.
Contact the New Jersey Department of Health and Senior Services at 609/984-0792 for additional information.
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