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Dairy Foods Build a Foundation for Adolescent Bone Health

The window of opportunity for building strong bones is surprisingly short. Approximately 40% to 60% of an individual's total bone mass is built during adolescence. This period is a crucial time for bone "banking," where the body deposits calcium to build density and strength that will need to last a lifetime. What our teens eat now directly influences how strong their skeletal foundation will be in the future.

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