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Facts & Fallacies > Product Quality
Raw Milk
Does pasteurization destroy the nutritional properties of milk? Is it healthier to consume raw milk? Pasteurization has very little impact on the nutritional value of milk and is essential to preserve its safety.
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Scientific Evidence > Healthy Weight
Potential Mechanisms of the Effects of Milk Products on Healthy Weight
Although the impact of calcium and milk products on energy metabolism and adiposity is still the topic of ongoing research, several types of studies have confirmed the theory’s biological plausibility, including animal studies, epidemiological studies and clinical trials.1
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Facts & Fallacies > Product Quality
Cows and Hormones
Are artificial growth hormones to increase cows' milk production allowed in Canada? No. Growth hormones, such as recombinant bovine somatotropin (rbST), have not been approved for use in Canada.
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Scientific Evidence > Healthy Weight
Healthy Weight: Results from Studies in Children and Adolescents
Epidemiological studies and randomized controlled trials have shown that adequate or higher intakes of dietary calcium and milk product consumption are associated with less body fat in children and adolescents.
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Facts & Fallacies > Product Quality
Antibiotics
Are there antibiotics in milk? No. Dairy regulations in Canada are very clear. Milk undergoes strict testing to ensure its high quality, including the absence of antibiotic residue.
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Facts & Fallacies > Health Concerns
Kidney Stones and Calcium
Are high-calcium diets related to the formation of kidney stones? No. People who suffer from kidney stones don’t need to eliminate milk products from their diet.
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Facts & Fallacies > Health Concerns
Diarrhea and Lactose
When diarrhea occurs, should we restrict milk products? In most cases, no. However, it is possible that certain individuals who are lactose intolerant may suffer from diarrhea after lactose ingestion.
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Facts & Fallacies > Health Concerns
Constipation
Is there a link between cheese and constipation? No. Constipation is not caused by any individual food. It is most often a result of a lack of dietary fibre, inadequate hydration and inadequate physical activity.
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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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