[dkersten]

I don't have the source handy and couldn't be bothered looking for it... its my understanding that dairy is not necessary in a human diet. It doesn't contain anything that isn't easier or healthier to get from other sources and in some cases isn't really beneficial either. Studies have also shown that milk is not a good calcium source, either (although a very quick google didn't find sources to back that up, so maybe its not accurate). The advice I heard from one doctor was: if you enjoy dairy, consume it in moderation, but don't rely on it for nutrition.