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Consumption of dairy products as a part of a nutrient-rich diet has long been recognized as an important contributor to maintaining health and nutrition for people of all ages. Diets rich in milk, cheese, yogurt and other dairy products provide important vitamins and minerals essential for human growth and development. Find out more about nutrition goals, recommended daily calcium allowances, health benefits of dairy foods and additional nutrition resources.
Nutrient Content | | Dairy products are an excellent source of nutrients, including calcium, protein, potassium, phosphorus, and vitamins A and D. In addition to helping build strong bones, low fat dairy products can help reduce your risk of hypertension and certain cancers, and can play a role in better weight management. |
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Recommended Daily Allowance | | No matter what your age, you need calcium as an important part of your diet. Depending on how old you are, however, the Recommended Daily Allowance (RDA) of calcium intake changes. Keep reading to find out how much calcium you need. |
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Health Benefits | | Everybody knows dairy products are an essential part of a healthy, balanced diet, and although preventing osteoporosis is often the first thing people think of when they consider the health benefits of consuming dairy products, there is a growing list of ways that dairy can improve your health. |
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Lactose Intolerance | | Lactose intolerance is a frequently misunderstood condition. It is not a food allergy nor does it mean you have to give up dairy products completely. Read on to find out how to manage this uncomfortable condition. |
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Osteoporosis | | The debilitating bone disease osteoporosis is a major public health threat for 34 million Americans aged 50 and older. There is no cure for this disease, but health experts agree that an adequate intake of calcium throughout life, especially in childhood and adolescence, is an important step to building strong bones and preventing osteoporosis. |
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Counting on Calcium | | It can be crippling, expensive and sometimes deadly. The lack of calcium in the American diet – which can lead to osteoporosis and other health problems – is now a public health priority. With 28 million Americans afflicted with osteoporosis and $13.8 billion dollars in associated health costs, it's time to count your calcium. |
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Consider the Source | | If you're similar to most Americans, your diet is lacking calcium. And that puts your health, especially your bones, at risk. The key to increasing this valuable nutrient is to know where to find it. Although you may be led to believe that a pill or other fortified food is the answer, think again. Milk and other dairy products are the richest source of calcium you can find — with a lot of other benefits to boot! |
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Research shows...
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Eating the recommended
number of servings of dairy products
helps to increase bone density
and reduce the risk of osteoporosis. |
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Emerging research indicates consuming
three servings of low-fat dairy products
as part of a healthy diet and exercise
plan can contribute to weight
loss and weight maintenance. |
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Studies show that eating recommended
amounts of calcium, potassium and magnesium–nutrients
found in dairy foods–lowers
blood pressure and helps reduce the
risk
of hypertension. |
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Several studies link the intake of
dairy foods with a decreased
risk of certain cancers, such as colon
and
breast cancer. |
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Certain cheeses, including Cheddar,
Swiss, Blue and Monterey Jack, have
been shown to reduce the risk
of dental cavities. |
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Recent studies demonstrate that the
nutrient composition of chocolate
milk helps muscles recover faster
after physical activity than other leading
sports drinks. |
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