Dairy Nutrition

Welcome to Dairy Nutrition, your source for comprehensive and up-to-date scientific information and resources on the role of milk products in nutrition and health.

An innovative study conducted in 2010, using ethnographic methods, demonstrates once again that Canadians do not consume enough Milk and Alternatives. By analyzing participants’ food records and pictures they took of their meals, the investigators of this study came to the conclusion that there seems to be an important gap between Health Canada’s nutritional recommendations and foods actually consumed in Canadian homes.

Canadian Ethnographic Study

In order to add a new perspective to the existing data on Canadians’ eating habits, the Canadian Council of Food and Nutrition observed what a group of Canadians ate and drank through a series of food-related activities, such as grocery shopping and preparing solo or family meals. This first ethnographic study was conducted online, with the help of food records and photos. So, what did it show?

Keywords: Ethnographic study, data on consumption

The Maritime Dairy Industry Award

Various partners of the Maritime dairy industry have established the Maritime Dairy Industry Awards in order to support the academic efforts of students committed to securing the future of a successful Canadian dairy industry. Two $2000 scholarships will be awarded. The application...
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Under Consumption of Milk Products

In 2006, Statistics Canada released its report on Canadians’ Eating Habits from the Canadian Community Health Survey.¹
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Milk Product Consumption Per Capita

Every year Statistics Canada releases per capita consumption data on various food items according to food availability and disappearance data. You will find here the data specific to milk products. New data is released in May of each year and reflects the estimated consumption of the...
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Hypertension: Summary of Evidence

Data from several studies, including a systematic review and the landmark DASH diet study, have consistently demonstrated a significant benefit from an adequate intake of milk and milk products in the prevention and management of hypertension.
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Calcium Supplements and Cardiovascular Disease Risk

There is evidence from meta-analyses that calcium supplements are associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. However, dietary calcium has not been shown to impair cardiovascular...
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Milk: An Essential Source of Vitamin B12

Vitamin B12 deficiency affects a large proportion of older adults, and its prevalence increases with age. Furthermore, recommended intakes may not be adequate to reach and maintain optimal vitamin...
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Milk Products and Breast Cancer

Current evidence from the literature indicates that the consumption of milk products is not associated with an increased risk of breast cancer.
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Milk Products Play a Key Role in Preventing Type 2 Diabetes

A growing and largely consistent body of evidence, including data from several meta-analyses, demonstrates that milk products significantly lower the risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
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The Maritime Dairy Industry Award

If you are from the Maritimes and you are studying in a field that applies to the dairy industry, you are eligible to apply for the Maritime Dairy Industry Award, which consists of two $2,000 scholarships.
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Featured Topics

Hypertension

Learn more about the scientific evidence on hypertension and the impact of milk products in its prevention, as well as the effects of other lifestyle factors.
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Fat

In light of recent scientific evidence based on systematic reviews and meta-analyses, it appears that saturated fat, found in milk products, are not associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. On the other hand, there are substantial differences between the trans fats that occur naturally in ruminant fats and those derived from vegetable fats and oils.
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Facts & Fallacies
Find answers to some of the most frequently asked questions about milk products and health, based on the latest and most relevant research available. Continue reading

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.