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Calcium is derived from various sources in the U.S. food supply

Pie chart with 6 items.

Item 1, Cheese 26.8% 260.
Item 2, Other food groups 21.2% 206.
Item 3, Lowerfat milks 18.4% 178.
Item 4, Other dairy 16.6% 161.
Item 5, Whole milk 10.0% 97.
Item 6, Vegetables 7.0% 68.

Vegetables 7%
Whole milk 10%
Cheese 27%
Other dairy 17%
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Other food groups 21%
Lowerfat milks 18%
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Other food groups include meat, eggs, fats, fruits, legumes, grains, sugar and sweetners, coffee, teas, spices, and chocolate liquor equivalent of cocoa beans. Source: Compiled by ERS using data from USDA, Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion.

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