DURING Healthy Bones Action Week (21-27 Aug), Dairy Australia is encouraging Australians to reassess their dairy intake to ensure they are consuming the recommended daily amount, particularly as they age. For many, this means doubling their dairy intake. Consumers should be made aware that to meet the Australian Dietary Guidelines recommended serves of milk, cheese, yoghurt and/or alternatives, the number of serves should increase with age, and will differ by gender for optimum bone strength and overall health. Women over 50 years require four serves per day. While men over 70 years require 3.5 serves each day. Adults aged 19-50 years need 2.5 serves each day. Teens require 3.5 serves each day, depending on their age and gender. Children need between 1.5 and three serves each day. Dairy Australia nutrition expert Glenys Zucco said by not consuming the recommended serves of dairy, Australian women are putting themselves at risk. “Research shows increasing intake of dairy to the adequate recommended serves can significantly reduce the rates of falls and fractures in older Australians while also reducing the effects of age-related bone and muscle loss,” Zucco explained. “The Unstoppables are a group of Australian women from across the country, who are 50 and fitter than ever. “They are here to help inspire Australians this Healthy Bones Action Week on how to get the most out of life,” Zucco said. “The Unstoppables are engaging in regular movement; weight training, pilates, walking, and running while also inspiring other women to enjoy an active lifestyle through enjoyable movement. “They couple this exercise with plenty of dairy, and they truly can’t be stopped.”