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  The benefits of milk products on blood pressure: a role for bioactive peptides

  Hypertension (blood pressure ≥ 140/90 mmHg) is responsible for more deaths than any other risk factor for cardiovascular disease and is predicted to become the leading cause of death and disability worldwide by 2020.” Currently, more than five million Canadians have hypertension and...

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• Scientific Evidence > Hypertension

  Spotlight on Prevention of Hypertension: A Canadian perspective on dietary factors

  Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is a major risk factor for cardiovascular and renal disease; its prevalence is a major health concern. In Canada, hypertension affects almost one in five people, and is an important – but modifiable – factor in disease and early death. Lifestyle...

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• Scientific Evidence > Experts' Summaries

  Chocolate Milk: Improving Diet Quality for Children and Adolescents

  Studies have consistently demonstrated that inclusion of chocolate or flavoured milk in the diets of children and adolescents significantly improves diet quality with no adverse effect on weight. This is substantiated by the American Heart Association’s recent Scientific Statement on...

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• Scientific Evidence > Experts' Summaries

  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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• Scientific Evidence > Lactose Intolerance and Milk Allergy

  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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• Data on Consumption > Nutrition & Health Statistics

  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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• Data on Consumption > Nutrition & Health Statistics

  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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• Scientific Evidence > Experts' Summaries

  Adequate milk product consumption may help prevent type 2 Diabetes

  A healthy diet and lifestyle play an important role in the prevention of chronic diseases including type 2 diabetes. Emerging evidence suggests that ensuring adequate consumption of milk products may significantly reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. While the exact mechanisms...

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