Regarding US government recommendations that tend to encourage dairy consumption in the name of preventing osteoporosis, Nestle notes that in parts of the world where milk is not a staple of the diet, people often have less osteoporosis and fewer bone fractures than Americans do. The highest rates of osteoporosis are seen in countries where people consume the most dairy foods.
In Jonathan Safran Foer's book "Eating Animals," he discusses the common belief that dairy consumption is essential for bone health and preventing osteoporosis. He highlights the US government's recommendations encouraging dairy intake, suggesting that it is vital for maintaining strong bones. However, this notion may be misleading.
Foer points out that in regions where dairy is not a primary food source, populations tend to experience lower rates of osteoporosis and fewer bone fractures compared to Americans. This observation indicates that a high dairy diet does not necessarily correlate with better bone health, contradicting the conventional wisdom prevalent in the US.
