3 June marks the 62nd year of celebrating June Dairy Month. Calcium, protein, and vitamin D are some of many nutrients that dairy products provide. Calcium makes bones strong and dense, helping to prevent bone fractures today and bone- crippling osteoporosis later in life. Protein builds and repairs body tissue and helps form germ- fighting antibodies.
Vitamin D helps the body absorb calcium and is required for healthy bones and teeth.
Dairy products can also help lower blood pressure, according to a Harvard-based study published in the New England Journal of Medicine. The USDA's Food Guide Pyramid suggests two to four servings of milk, each day, for Americans. Recommendations on this web site do not endorse any commercial products or trade names.