Calcium had always been a mystery to Arya. She had heard her grandmother say, "Calcium is the builder of bones, the keeper of strength." But Arya, an adventurous 12-year-old, was more interested in climbing trees than listening to old sayings.
One day, while racing her friends, she stumbled and fell hard. A sharp pain shot through her wrist. The doctor smiled gently and said, "Nothing's broken, but you need more calcium. Strong bones don’t just happen; they need the right fuel."
Determined to learn more, Arya dived into her research. She discovered that calcium wasn’t just in milk—it was hidden in almonds, sesame seeds, spinach, and chickpeas. She even found out that the sun helped her body use it better!
Excited, she made a plan. Every day, she ate her "Power Snacks"—a handful of nuts, leafy greens, and seeds. Weeks later, Arya felt a difference—her jumps were higher, her races faster, and even her climbing skills had improved.
One evening, as she easily lifted her little brother onto her shoulders, her grandmother chuckled, "Now you understand, don’t you?" Arya grinned, finally realizing that calcium wasn’t just a fact—it was her hidden superpower.
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