Originally Posted by
79pmooney
The USDA is in the pocket of the dairy industry. Think about it. We are one of the leaders of milk consumption. We are also a leader in osteoporosis. In China and Japan they consume very little milk. They have healthy bones.
Ben
Whoops, Asians are also at high risk for osteoporosis:
Facts and Statistics | International Osteoporosis Foundation
It's difficult to tease out whether America leads the pack (if we do) in osteoporosis because of our dairy intake or because we're a leader in being inactive sloths.