Your bones can then become weak and brittle. If you already have Osteoporosis, falls and back strains can put you at risk for fractures. Children s bones grow quickly and reach their full length in the teenage years. During this time of rapid growth, you can build strong bones by eating calcium-rich foods and getting plenty of exercise. They reach their peak bone mass between the ages of 25 and 35.
Bones are strongest when at their peak bone mass.
You can help them reach their peak by staying active and getting enough calcium. Your body makes just enough new bone to maintain peak bone mass. Estrogen also helps to maintain your bone mass. To keep your bones at the peak mass, exercise and get a lot of calcium. As you near menopause, your supply of estrogen decreases.