Designing the Chassis: Bones
Look down at your fingers as you type on the keyboard or move the mouse. Notice all the joints and bones that give your hands structure and help fingers move. Now, squeeze your fingers. Can you feel the bones and their shape? Have you ever wondered how your bones gain their shape and hardness? It is a combination of what you eat and the activities you do.
It's Alive: Bones
It's time to take a closer look at your bones. In this interactivity, you will learn about the structure, types, and lifespan of your bones. Click the player button to get started.
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Bone Care
Having a better understanding of the lifespan of bone, you can see the importance that proper nutrition and exercise can have on the strength and longevity of bone life. Wholesome food choices like dairy, vegetables, and proteins can provide an abundant source of calcium and phosphorus to encourage modeling and remodeling throughout life. Make sure to get some of the following foods in your diet to help keep your bones strong and healthy:
Calcium Sources
- Dairy - milk, yogurt, cheese
- Leafy green vegetables - broccoli, kale, spinach
- Fruits - oranges
- Beans and peas - tofu, peanuts, peas, black beans, baked beans
- Fish - salmon, sardines
Phosphorus Sources
- Dairy - milk, cottage cheese, beans
- Vegetables - broccoli, peas, lima beans
- Meats - beef, chicken, pork, fish
- Whole grains - breads, oatmeal
Bones Review
Now that you have learned about bones, review your knowledge in this non-graded activity. Click the player button to get started.