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Scientific Evidence
Cardiovascular Disease
The evidence, to date, does not indicate an association between milk product consumption and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. In fact, emerging evidence suggests that milk products could help in the prevention of heart disease and stroke. However, this may not be the case for calcium supplements which, according to evidence from meta-analyses, could have an adverse effect on cardiovascular health.
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Cancer
According to the World Cancer Research Fund report, there is sufficient evidence to conclude that milk reduces the risk of colon cancer. Milk products may also be associated with a reduced risk of breast cancer. The role of milk products in other cancers is less clear, more research is needed.
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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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Milk and Sports Nutrition
The evidence to date reveals that either white or chocolate milk has many properties that could make it an effective recovery beverage after endurance and resistance exercise. As well, drinking milk appears to result in favourable acute alterations in body composition following exercise.
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Chocolate Milk and Health
In addition to helping athletes recharge after a workout, chocolate milk may help improve the overall quality of children’s and adolescents’ diets. Flavoured milk can also benefit Canadians who fail to meet the recommended daily servings of Milk and Alternatives recommended by Canada’s Food Guide.
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Kidney Stones
Evidence indicates that an adequate or higher consumption of milk products does not increase the risk of developing kidney stones.
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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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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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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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