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.