The report, however, also pointed out that only a third of young women are even getting the minimum daily dose of calcium. According to CBS 2 News, anything but milk. The study focused on a group of young women who all ate normal diets with the same amount of calories. Those who didn' t get calcium gained weight, and those who took the minimum daily requirement of calcium, actually lost about six pounds, said CBS 2 News. If you're concerned about your weight, researchers say you should keep the food you eat high in calcium but low in calories.
Researchers suggest women eat foods like skim milk or low-fat cheese.
They also say calcium supplements work, but not as effectively as food.