What is the role of dairy in bone health?

There are many factors that contribute to bone health and having a healthy balanced diet is a component that we can strive to achieve. Dairy foods such as milk, yogurt and cheese are recommended as part of the Department of Health’s Dietary Guidelines. The calcium in dairy foods is easily absorbed for use by the body. Calcium is well-recognised for its role in normal growth and development of bones in children and for the maintenance of bones throughout life. Milk, yogurt and cheese also provide protein and phosphorus which are important for normal bone health.