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Calcium
The increase in calcium requirements during adolescence is due
to the increase in skeletal mass that occurs during puberty. If
calcium is low, the body will "steal" calcium from the existing
bones. This is not good for future bone health, and is a major
reason so many women suffer from osteoporosis later in life. The
general rule for calcium is that the faster you grow, the more you
need. Girls who have peer pressure to be skinny often avoid
milk and cheeses and thus have deficient calcium intake. But, this
does not have to be the case. Non-fat yogurt, for example, is not
fattening, and is an excellent source of calcium.
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Exercises
