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Taking Care of Bones
Bones are a big deal: they
give our bodies shape and structure, they protect our insides and more! Taking
care of your bones isn't hard to do. Here are some tips:
- First, be sure to protect those skull bones (and your brain inside!) by
wearing a helmet every time you ride your bike.
- Whn you go skateboarding, in-line skating, or using your scooter, be sure
to add wrist supports and elbow and knee pads - the bones in these places will
thank you if you have a fall!
- If you play a sport like football, soccer, or ice hockey, always wear all
the equipment that's required for the sport.
- Never play on a trampoline - bones hate trampolines, and many kids
end up with broken bones from jumping on them. Although broken bones can
eventually heal, it takes a long time and is often not very much fun while you
wait.
- Take care of your skeleton by drinking milk and eating other dairy
products (like low-fat cheese, frozen yogurt, and ice cream, for example). The
reason? All of these things contain calcium, which helps
bones harden and become strong.
Be kind to your bones, and they will treat you right!
Updated and reviewed by: Kim
Rutherford, MD
Date reviewed: June 2001
Originally reviewed by: Steve Dowshen, MD
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