Do You Drink Milk?
Most kids do, but how about YOU drink milk?
As milk the primary source of calcium, we would all benefit in drinking milk (and eating dairy products) well into adulthood. If you are vegetarian, lactose-intolerant, milk allergic, or simply do not like the taste of milk, you need to make sure you’re getting enough calcium from other calcium-rich food sources or calcium supplements to keep your bones healthy as you age.
According to a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, healthy men and women supplemented with 1,200 mg of calcium per day (amount equivalent to four glasses of milk) reduced their risk of bone fractures by 72 percent. They also found that it is essential to maintain high calcium intake to prevent bone loss or osteoporosis.
How much calcium do you need?
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend three servings of fat free or low-fat milk each day, providing 90 percent of the recommended daily value of calcium for most adults. Milk is also an excellent source of vitamin D, helping the body absorb this much-needed calcium to help maintain strong bones and reduce the risk of osteoporosis.
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2 opinions for Do You Drink Milk?
Sprinting Across the Web | JivaFit
Jun 30, 2008 at 5:48 am
[…] Eating Fabulous tells you why your answer to “Got milk?” should be yes. […]
arthritistreatment
Jun 30, 2008 at 6:48 pm
when i am doing some bodybuilding workout, i drink about a liter per day of milk.
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