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Peer educators had significant increases in their overall knowledge of dairy (p<0.001) and self-efficacy related to 3-A-Day™ (p<0.05) after teaching peer education programs. Program participants had significant improvements in knowledge of calcium-rich foods (p<0.001) and weight-bearing activities (p<0.001). Participants were able to identify the recommended number of dairy servings per day (p<0.01). Although parents indicated that their daughters' knowledge increased after participation in the peer education program, parents' ratings of knowledge were not significantly related with daughters' ratings. Qualitative evaluation indicated that these Girl Scouts enjoyed serving as peer educators. 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Program participants had significant improvements in knowledge of calcium-rich foods (p&lt;0.001) and weight-bearing activities (p&lt;0.001). Participants were able to identify the recommended number of dairy servings per day (p&lt;0.01). Although parents indicated that their daughters&#x27; knowledge increased after participation in the peer education program, parents&#x27; ratings of knowledge were not significantly related with daughters&#x27; ratings. Qualitative evaluation indicated that these Girl Scouts enjoyed serving as peer educators. 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