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You know how important it is to have strong, healthy bones now and when you grow up, right? Here are some ideas of weight-bearing physical activities to get you started. Weight-bearing means your muscles (and bones!) are working against gravity — think jumping, running, lifting weights. Do some of these bone-healthy activities every day. An image of two girls playing soccer and an image of a girl playing tennis

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Powerful Bones. Powerful Girls. The National Bone Health Campaign.

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