Physiologist: The likelihood of developing osteoporosis is greatly increased by a deficiency of calcium in the diet  Dairy products usually contain more calcium per serving than do fruits and vegetables
Yet in countries where dairy products are rare, and fruits and vegetables are the main source of calcium, the incidence of osteoporosis is much lower than in countries where people consume a great deal of calcium from dairy products
The fats in dairy products tend to inhibit the body's calcium absorption.