One of the actions I consider my duty as a doctor and teacher is to debunk common myths about health and nutrition.
I've been annoyed for a long time by the overly aggressive marketing tactics of the American Dairy Council and the effect I see on nutrition 'information' given in this country in the guise of education.
As you will see from the article linked below, this 'information'/education is mostly propaganda.
There are many food sources of as much or more calcium than dairy products which confer many other health benefits and contain many important nutrients.
Please follow the link below and read on:
http://www.care2.com/greenliving/calcium-collard-greens-have-more-than-milk.html
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