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Vitamin D has garnered a growing amount of attention from the scientific community of late. Indeed, over the past decade, advances in research have shown interesting results linking this fat-soluble vitamin to a wide range of beneficial effects on several diseases or conditions.
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Vitamin D status of Canadians – Results from the Canadian Health Measures Survey
In March 2010, Statistics Canada released the findings from their Canada-wide survey examining the vitamin D status of Canadians. This survey was conducted on 5,306 Canadians aged 6 to 79 years. Learn more about the surprising results.
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Chocolate and Other Flavoured Milk, Diet Quality and Health
Consistent evidence indicates that chocolate milk helps to improve diet quality for children and adolescents without any increase in added sugars and in caloric intakes, or any adverse effect on weight.
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Lactose Intolerance and Health: Consensus from the National Institutes of Health
The National Institutes of Health recently released a consensus statement on lactose intolerance and health. This consensus statement was prepared by independent panels of health professionals and public representatives and is based on the results of a systematic evidence review.
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WHO Report on Trans Fats: Effects of Industrial versus Ruminant Trans Fat
Data from randomized, controlled trials and observational studies demonstrate unequivocally that industrial trans fatty acids (TFA) derived from partially hydrogenated oils adversely affect several cardiovascular risk factors and are highly correlated with an increased risk of coronary...
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Lactose Intolerance and Health: Consensus from the National Institutes of Health
The National Institutes of Health recently released a consensus statement on lactose intolerance and health. This consensus statement was prepared by independent panels of health professionals and public representatives and is based on the results of a systematic evidence review.
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The Role of Milk in Physical Activity
The evidence to date indicates that both white milk and chocolate milk may play an important role in the context of sports nutrition.
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Lactose Intolerance and Milk Allergy
A better understanding of the difference between lactose intolerance and milk allergies leads to a better understanding of how to manage these two distinct conditions.
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Experts' Summaries
Guest contributors to Dairy Nutrition share their professional expertise on a variety of topics related to milk products, nutrition and health.
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Bone Health and Osteoporosis
The calcium and other nutrients in milk products are essential for building and maintaining strong bones during childhood, reducing bone loss during adulthood and preventing osteoporosis.
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Our Dietitians
The Registered Dietitians at Dairy Farmers of Canada are committed to translating the science of nutrition into innovative and accessible resources that support healthy eating habits.
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