India, Oct. 7 -- Having strong bones is one of the prerequisites of maintaining good health as one ages. However, according to orthopaedic surgeon Dr Pushkar Chawla, healthy bones are built during childhood and adolescence, making these years extremely important for long-term bone strength.

"Parents should focus on a balanced diet, regular physical activity and healthy lifestyle habits rather than relying on supplements alone," he stated, sharing with HT Lifestyle five tips that can help parents keep their kids' bones healthy. They are presented as follows.

Calcium is commonly known as one of the most important nutrients for growing bones. It can be obtained through milk, curd, paneer, cheese, ragi, sesame seeds, green leafy vegetables ...