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Can I prevent my child getting osteoporosis by ensuring she exercises regularly?
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Carly Ryan
Exercise Physiologist
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It would certainly help reduce the risk of developing osteoporosis if they start exercising regularly. The national recommendations for children is that they exercise up to 1 hour or be physically active for up to one hour per day and that should include some body weight exercises such as strengthening ie: push ups and squats. These types of exercises also help build bone density.
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