The rules by which science operates are that experimental studies trump observation. The Nurses Health Study was observational. He said he was opposed to all milk. However, the critic did not specify whether the study leader was biased before the outset of the study, or as a result of it. The preponderance of evidence shows calcium has a positive effect on the skeleton.
Most medical research conducted so far shows that calcium combats osteoporosis.
The Foundation has long been among the strongest advocates for dairy foods as bone builders. Answer these questions by calculating your Target Heart Rate and your Body Mass Index. Track your workout progress, join the support network, get advice in our friendly forum and smile hard at The Fit Side - our comical fitness cartoon. Then tell us what you think in our viewer survey.