Dairy's Role in African-American Health
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Currently, only 10 percent of African-Americans meet the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommended 3 servings of dairy foods per day. According to the recently published National Medical Association (NMA) Consensus Report, “The Role of Dairy and Dairy Nutrients in the Diet of African Americans,” all African Americans should increase dairy consumption to 3-4 servings of dairy a day to reduce the risk of certain chronic diseases, including hypertension and obesity. This publication provides an overview on the latest research supporting the important role dairy’s nutrients play in African-American health.