The lack of physical activity in teenage boys and girls can lead to weaker bones and skeletal structures. In the study the bone strength of both boys and girls was studied between the ages of 10-14 (girls) and 12-16 (boys.) Physical activity was increased to at least 60 minutes per day and this had a very positive effect on the teenager’s bone strength. This activity can be something simple such as running or dancing or structured such as team soccer. This lack of bone strength can be detrimental later in life causing more fractures.
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