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A comparison of the daily milk consumption of students demonstrating Type A and Type B behavior patterns was performed as an indication of their daily calcium intake. Results indicate that Type As ingest an average of 35% less milk per day than do Type Bs. A link between Type As’ reduced calcium intake and increased incidence of hypertension and coronary disease is suggested.
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This research was supported by NIH Grant RR08192-03.
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Hicks, R.A., Gaus, W. Type A-Type B behavior and daily milk consumption in college students. Bull. Psychon. Soc. 21, 259 (1983). https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03334703
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DOI: https://doi.org/10.3758/BF03334703