Nutrition experts agree that the nutrients in milk are important for maintaining strong bones and supporting overall good health. With 100% lactose free LAND O LAKES® Dairy Ease® milk, everyone can enjoy these vital health benefits without the discomfort commonly caused by lactose intolerance.

A Lifetime of Strong Bones and Good Health
According to the National Osteoporosis Foundation, getting your daily recommended calcium is one of the most important ways to maintain bone health and help reduce the risk of osteoporosis. Seventy-five percent of US women do not get their recommended 1000-1500 mg of calcium a day. In fact, most women average only about 600 mg a day, putting them at potential risk of bone loss. It’s also important to note that while osteoporosis is most common among women, men can also be affected. Because osteoporosis occurs without symptoms, most people never know that they have it until they suffer a fracture. The good news is that a healthy lifestyle can go a long way toward reducing the risk of bone loss. It starts with getting the nutrients your bones need to stay strong. If you are lactose intolerant, drinking LAND O LAKES® Dairy Ease® is one of the easiest and tastiest ways to get your recommended daily allowance of calcium.

Starting Early: Children and Strong Bones
The American Academy of Pediatrics supports the use of dairy foods as an important source of calcium for bone health, as well as protein and other nutrients that support growth in children and adolescents. The Academy recommends the use of lactase-treated dairy products to help lactose intolerant children get adequate calcium and other nutrients. Because low lifetime calcium intake is a risk factor for osteoporosis, getting adequate calcium during childhood and adolescence can be the best defense against developing the disease later in life.

Learn more about dairy and your health at:

National Osteoporosis Foundation
http://www.nof.org/

American Academy of Pediatrics
http://www.pediatrics.com/