We eat to survive, thrive and enjoy life, although our everyday decisions on what to consume are far more complicated. We form our diets from a variety of motivations including enjoyment, personal tastes, health, economics and culture. Our relationships with food and beverage shift as our situations change, products trend and we gain new information. While today's consumers have more choices than ever, dairy remains an important contributor to our wellbeing.
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Calcium is a mineral most often associated with healthy bones and teeth. Calcium benefits human health in other important ways including a role in blood clotting and regulation of normal heart rhythms.
A recent study on alternative products found that 43.4% of plant-based milks and 36.4% of plant-based yogurts reviewed contained no calcium. Meanwhile, dairy products are rich in calcium. One cup of milk provides 30% of a person’s recommended daily intake while one ounce of cheddar cheese provides 20% of a person’s daily calcium needs. 9
