Spring 2003 - Volume 3
The Key Role of Calcium for Promoting Strong Bones and a Healthy Weight in Children

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Where to go for more information

The references listed at the end of this newsletter provide you with links to the research cited throughout the text. In addition, the link to the “MILK MATTERS” campaign is an excellent resource for all school personnel and parents.¹

• MILK MATTERS

MILK MATTERS - a nationwide campaign dedicated to increasing calcium consumption among America's children and teens. Milk Matters focuses on educating people about the importance of calcium for building strong and healthy bones. The National Institute of Child Health and Human Development1 sponsors this campaign to help make sure America's children grow to be strong and healthy adults. The campaign's simple message? Calcium is critical to our health.

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This newsletter was written by Frances A. Coletta, Ph.D., R.D. and designed by Lori Muraski. It has been reviewed by Connie Weaver, Ph.D., Distinguished Professor and Department Chair, and Dorothy Teegarden, Ph.D., Associate Professor from the Foods and Nutrition Department, Purdue University.

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