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Facts & Fallacies
Product Quality
To ensure the quality of Canadian milk products, all producers must conform with Canadian regulations and Health Canada’s decisions regarding antibiotics, hormones and more.
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Facts & Fallacies
Health Concerns
Scientific evidence supports the fact that there is no need to be concerned about the health consequences of consuming milk products.
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Nutrients in Milk Products
Other Nutrients
Milk products provide several nutrients acting in concert to the benefit of overall health. These articles expand on the role of these nutrients in specific conditions.
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Nutrients in Milk Products
Fat
There are substantial differences between the trans fats that occur naturally in ruminant fats and those derived from vegetable fats and oils. Conjugated linoleic acid, a naturally-occurring trans fat found in milk products, may even have potential beneficial effects.
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Nutrients in Milk Products
Protein
Studies suggest that a diet rich in protein contributes to bone health. Due to their high protein and calcium content, milk products are a good choice for maintaining strong bones.
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Nutrients in Milk Products
Vitamin D
Vitamin D is essential for overall health and may also play a key role in the prevention of certain types of cancer, multiple sclerosis, rheumatoid arthritis and type 1 diabetes.
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Nutrients in Milk Products
Calcium
The calcium found in milk has a very good bioavailability, which is why milk and milk products are the most reliable sources of calcium.
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Scientific Evidence
Multiple Health Benefits
Evidence has shown that, in addition to reducing the risk of osteoporosis, milk products, as part of a balanced diet, may also help prevent other diseases such as colon cancer and hypertension.
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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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