Teens, Young Adults Need More Milk

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It should read "Teens, Young Adults Need More Calcium"
And milk is the worst way to get calcium. It has an enzyme which actually inhibits calcium absorption! Milk is only good for its fat, which everyone needs more of (in place of carbs). As for calcium, there are vegetables and supplements.

Ed of NC 10:46PM June 22, 2009

I agree somewhat with the above comments (minus the conspiracy theory) and would add the observation that African Americans and many other people of color have a high incidence of lactose intolerance but lower incidence of osteoporosis. If you look worldwide (not just Caucasian Americans), there are more people intolerant to milk than those who are not.

J. Fletcher of MD 6:40PM June 19, 2009

Not sure why milk is so heavily pushed in the US. Other countries do not consume these large amounts of calcium and have lower incidence of bone diseases. I have always thought the dairy industry was behind these studies, anyway.

Kodor of WI 1:26PM June 19, 2009