How do dairy foods help build stronger bones?
A. Dairy foods provide a unique mix of nutrients including calcium, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, protein and vitamin D that work together to help protect bones, by maximizing bone density and slowing age-related bone loss. The positive link between calcium in dairy products and bone health has been established for decades through dozens of clinical studies. In fact, a research review of 138 studies exploring the relationship between bone health and calcium intake, including numerous studies that used dairy products as the calcium source, found overwhelming evidence that lifelong calcium intake is one of the most significant factors for determining risk of an osteoporotic fracture. For more information, visit http://www.nationaldairycouncil.org/HealthandWellness/DairysHealthBenefits/Pages/BoneHealth.aspx and http://www.eatright.org/Public/content.aspx?
