NUTRITION

Bone is the framework for your body; it’s a living tissue which renews itself constantly, old bone being replaced by new. Think of it as a bank account with deposits and withdrawals – the teenage years being the best time to ‘invest’ in your bone mass.

Bone is deposited during childhood and adolescence as the skeleton grows, although peak bone mass isn’t reached until around the age of 30. Poor bone health can lead to osteoporosis and the increased risk of breakage, but the good news is that although the ‘withdrawal’ phase