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Robert P. Heaney, M.D.
John A. Creighton University Professor
Creighton University
Omaha, NE

Connie M. Weaver, Ph.D.
Distinguished Professor and Department Head
Foods & Nutrition
Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN

• Summary

• Introduction

• 3-A-Day of Dairy Campaign

• Americans' Calcium Crisis

• 3-A-Day of Milk, Cheese, and Yogurt for Stronger Bones

• Dairy's Health Benefits Beyond Bones

• References