Study of the Effect of a Calcium-rich Diet on Bone Health in Girls

Inclusion Criteria: \- Inclusion criteria were being female and nine years of age with usual dietary calcium intake 1100 mg/day or less. Exclusion Criteria: * Exclusion criteria included history of any of the following: lactose intolerance, milk allergy, corticosteroid or anticonvulsant therapy, familial hypercholesterolemia, mental or physical handicaps, cancer, rheumatoid arthritis, asthma, or any significant health problem reported by the parents. We also excluded any child who had a body mass index (BMI)85th percentile for age and gender and children who practiced or played any organized sport (including gymnastics or dance) more than three times per week.