[Cisco Kid]

Howdy boy !

[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by senior citizen

I neglected to add that the Vermont pediatrician told me to give our baby son COWS MILK.......not formula like Enfamil. He grew up to have the strongest best looking teeth......and so far, at age 43, good bones and is very very super athletic. So much for cows milk. Plus he has a super high I.Q. to boot. Don't be afraid of milk.

If the dairy industry could use your anecdote to get permission from the FDA to make their claim, they would. But, unfortunately for them, they can't because anecdotes don't constitute conclusive proof.

[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by senior citizen

I echo Gracie......"Boy Howdy".

Hey, that's not fair, I was going to echo it.

[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by KayakerNC

Kind of makes the purpose of the thread seem to be some kind of pot-stirring exercise.

No, the purpose was to try out an idea that just came to me suddenly. For years I have tried to prove to people that milk does not build strong bones but I couldn't quite get a handle on it. Then suddenly it occured to me, out of the blue, that not even the dairy industry itself was claiming that milk builds strong bones. So that was the impetus for this thread.

[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by Barefoot

It's the OP's hobby to get us all engaged and excited about nutrition. In my humble opinion, discussing nutrition is a good thing. But I sure believe the calcium in dairy products builds strong bones!!!!

Thanks for your kind words. I think I know what might win you over. With out a doubt the best book I have ever read on the subject of Osteoporosis is: "The Myth Of Osteoporosis" by Gillian Sanson.

I checked it out from The Villages Library around 2010 but it took a long time because they had to borrow it from another county. And a few months ago I went threw it all over again to refresh my memory. I should have bought the book to keep as a reference, I think it's about $27.00 . But I would like to see an updated version before spending that much for something I don't really need for my own health.

To be continued: (don't go away)

[Villages PL]

I don't want to tax my memory too much but here are some tidbits I remember very clearly that I think you will find interesting:

Bone density does not correlate with bone strength. One person may have high bone density but weak bones while another may have low bone density and strong bones.

Also, as you might imagine, it's possible to build bone density while at the same time the bone remains weak. It fits in with the first statement.

High bone density in one part of the body does not mean you will have the same in other parts of your body, and vice versa for low bone density.

All bones, whether weak or strong, can be broken if hit the right way. So the biggest risk for fracturing bones is falling. Therefore the most important thing one can do to keep from fracturing is to maintain good overall health and strength to keep from falling.

That's about it, my memory has been taxed.

[graciegirl]

Here is a little homework.

Find and explain the meaning of Hypercalcemia, Hypocalcemia, Ricketts, Calcium deprivation, weight bearing exercises to improve bone strength, Chart for amounts of calcium present in all foods. Bone health.

[Villages PL]

Originally Posted by graciegirl

Here is a little homework.

Find and explain the meaning of Hypercalcemia, Hypocalcemia, Ricketts, Calcium deprivation, weight bearing exercises to improve bone strength. Chart for amounts of calcium present in all foods. Bone health.

To borrow a phrase: "Holy cow!" I have a homework assignment? GG, give me a break! I just taxed my brain on the previous post. Are these things that you need more information on or do you just like to see me work hard?