Whereas the dairy industry of the United States serves as a key driver in the national food system and supports the people of the United States both nutritionally and economically; Whereas the most recent Dietary Guidelines for Americans published under section 301 of the National Nutrition Monitoring and Related Research Act of 1990 ( 7 U.S.C. 5341 )— (1) finds that healthy dietary patterns feature dairy products, as such products provide essential nutrients that keep the people of the United States healthy and serve as a leading source of— (A) calcium, which helps maintain strong bones and aids in heart function; and (B) vitamin D, which aids in calcium absorption; (2) finds that some products sold as milks made from plants may be consumed as a source of calcium, but most plant products are not nutritionally similar to milk from dairy cows; and (3) provides daily recommendations of dairy products for key age groups, including— (A) 3 cup-equivalents for pre-teens, teenagers, and adults; (B) 2½ cup-equivalents for children 4 to 8 years of age; and (C) 2 cup-equivalents for children 2 to 4 years of age; Whereas studies have shown that following the daily recommendations of dairy products provided in the Dietary Guidelines for Americans leads to improved bone health and reduced risk of— (1) osteoporosis, which is a condition in which bones become more fragile over time and more prone to fractures; and (2) cardiovascular diseases, which are a group of disorders of the heart and blood vessels that lead to heart attacks and strokes and are among the leading causes of death in the United States; Whereas individuals who are lactose intolerant can choose low-lactose and lactose-free dairy products; Whereas 42 percent of individuals in the United States take in less than their estimated average required amount of calcium, and 94 percent take in less than their estimated average required amount of vitamin D