The teenage years are a once-in-a-lifetime window to build strong bones, a bright mind and a healthy body for life

As parents, we’re laser-focused on nutrition for our babies and young children, making sure they get every nutrient needed for healthy growth. But once our children reach adolescence, our focus tends to shift. We’re more concerned about how they are navigating puberty, their social lives, their emotions and the general ups and downs of tween and teenage life. However, between 10 and 19 years, our children are still undergoing remarkable physical changes. In fact, adolescence is when up to half of their adult bone mass is formed, which makes this life-stage the once-in-a-lifetime chance to build the foundation for strong, healthy bones that will carry them for the rest of their lives.