Dairy Council of California

Dairy council cites surgeon general's bone health report, urges prevention

Published in Disease Risk Factor Week, November 21st, 2004

The Surgeon General released a Report on Osteoporosis and Bone Health stating that most Americans do not consume the recommended daily level of calcium, but that reaching this level is feasible by consuming 3 servings of low-fat milk and dairy products each day.

With more than 1 in 10 Americans either diagnosed with or at risk of developing a bone disease, the report recommends lifestyle changes for all Americans through regular physical activity and consumption of calcium- and vitamin D-rich foods.

"It is alarming that children today are at greater risk than ever before of growing up to become adults with osteoporosis," said Frank Greer, MD,...

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Source: Disease Risk Factor Week (2004-11-21)

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