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Scientific Evidence > Experts' Summaries
The DASH Diet: The Importance of Milk Products
The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) diet—rich in lower-fat milk products, fruits and vegetables—is widely acknowledged by the healthcare community as an important regulator of blood pressure. It has been shown to reduce blood pressure in hypertensive individuals by...
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Scientific Evidence > Experts' Summaries
Proteins and Body Weight
The role of protein in the regulation of long-term energy balance and maintenance of healthy body weight remains unclear. Nonetheless, high-protein diets remain popular due to perceived benefits such as increased satiety. Evidence is mounting that the source of protein is very important...
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Scientific Evidence > Experts' Summaries
Chocolate Milk and Post Exercise Recovery
Although there is no scientific basis for the commonly held belief that adults require eight to 10 glasses of water daily, liquids do need to be consumed before, during and after physical activity to support adequate hydration and replace fluid and electrolytes lost through perspiration....
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Scientific Evidence > Experts' Summaries
Vitamin D Requirements
Although Canadians rely on diet and/or supplements to help maintain proper vitamin D status, our intake of vitamin D does not meet current recommendations.
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Scientific Evidence > Experts' Summaries
Protein and Bone Health
While calcium and vitamin D are well recognized for their role in the prevention of osteoporosis, the impact of dietary protein on bone health is less well understood. A well-accepted hypothesis holds that high-protein diets are possibly/potentially detrimental to bone because they...
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Scientific Evidence > Lactose Intolerance and Milk Allergy
Lactose Intolerance
Lactose is the principal carbohydrate in milk. Virtually all mammals are born with high levels of lactase, a unique intestinal enzyme that breaks down lactose, enabling its absorption. In individuals with lactose maldigestion, any lactose that is not completely digested in the small...
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Scientific Evidence > Lactose Intolerance and Milk Allergy
Milk Allergies
Milk allergies are rare in adults and should not be confused with lactose intolerance. Milk allergies involve immunological reactions, while lactose intolerance involves digestive factors. Milk allergies and lactose intolerance are therefore not similar conditions and should be treated...
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Scientific Evidence > Healthy Weight
Lack of Physical Activity
It’s well known that the lack of physical activity, combined with too many calories represent risk factors of obesity.
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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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