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Scientific Evidence > Milk and Sports Nutrition
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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Scientific Evidence > Chocolate Milk and Health
Chocolate Milk Consumption in Canada
Of the total added sugar intake in a person’s diet, it is estimated that chocolate milk contributes less than 1% – or less than 1 gram – of added sugar per person per day.
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Data on Consumption > Nutrition & Health Statistics
Chocolate Milk Consumption in Canada
Of the total added sugar intake in a person’s diet, it is estimated that chocolate milk contributes less than 1% – or less than 1 gram – of added sugar per person per day.
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Scientific Evidence > Chocolate Milk and Health
Chocolate Milk and Dental Health
Current evidence indicates that, when consumed in moderation, flavoured milk – including chocolate milk – has a low cariogenic potential.
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Scientific Evidence > Chocolate Milk and Health
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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Scientific Evidence > Experts' Summaries
Building Healthier Diets: The Nutrient-Rich Foods Index
In the fight against obesity, we need to be counseling the public on the need to spend less time counting calories and more time making sure that every calorie counts. The goal of nutrient profiling is to provide “nutrition at a glance.” Not only are current nutrition facts panels...
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Scientific Evidence > Kidney Stones
Milk Products and Kidney Stones
Data from prospective cohort studies, randomized controlled trials and systematic reviews indicates that milk products and dietary calcium in particular may reduce the risk of developing kidney stones.
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Scientific Evidence > Experts' Summaries
Milk Products and the Prevention of Colon Cancer
Colon cancer is the third most common cancer in males and females and the second leading cause of mortality in the Western World. It has been estimated that in Canada in 2009, a total of 22,000 individuals will develop colon cancer (12,100 males/9,900 females). The incidence rate of this...
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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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