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Hey, kids! How well do you know your bones?
Created by John M. Purvis, MD, Pediatric Orthopaedic Surgeon
Select the best answer for each question below, then click the "submit" button to see how well you did!
1. What do the bones in your body do?
a) Protect organs
b) Serve as a framework for muscles
c) Help to build blood cells
d) All of the above
Bone is a living tissue that changes, constantly replacing old bone pieces with new ones.
  True
  False
By the time you graduate from high school, what percentage of your total bone mass has been reached?
a) 25%
b) 50%
c) 90%
What do growing bones need in order to be strong?
a) Calcium
b) Vitamin D
c) A touch of sunshine
d) Weight-bearing exercise
e) All of the above
What things can keep bones from being strong?
a) Smoking
b) Soft drinks
c) Certain medications
d) All of the above
Which of these foods has the most calcium?
a) One cup of milk
b) One cup of fortified cereal
c) One corn tortilla
d) One cup of soda pop
Muscles get stronger when they are used. Do bones get stronger too?
  Yes
  No

Joan Rivers Talks about Osteoporosis
Did you know 34 million of us are at risk for osteoporosis? So please, do what you can now before a walker becomes one of your must-have accessories.
Joan's tips
Are You At Risk?
Adults - Test Yourself
Kids - how well do you know your bones?
Prevention Starts Early
Review how you can develop good habits
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