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How come people say that you should avoid too much dairy?

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Not sure: Dairy is a great source of protein, ca and vit d. It can be fatty so skim milk would be a better choice regarding caloric intake. Other than that, enjoy milk.

Dr Petruska agreed

Answered 8/7/2012

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