Calcium intake can carry lifelong consequences Many of us have
known for years that one of the best ways to keep our bones and
teeth healthy is to get plenty of calcium in our diets, but
recent studies suggests that drinking milk may play an even
bigger role in keeping our bodies in good health. "We've always
known that calcium is important to bone health, but research
continues to show us that one of the easiest ways to keep
fractures and diseases like osteoporosis at bay is to replace
sugary sodas and fruit drinks with lowfat milk," explained
LaDonna Dunlop, a Registered Dietitian and the Family and
Consumer Sciences Educator for the Oklahoma County OSU
Cooperative Extension Service. "This is especially important in
young women who want to have healthy bones well into their later
years." Other recent reports show that children ages 3 to 13 who
avoided milk were found to suffer from fractures more often than
other children who drank milk regularly, Dunlop said. Children
with a history of avoiding milk also c