Nutrients in Milk Products
Milk products contain up to 16 nutrients that are essential for health. Calcium, vitamin D and protein are some of the nutrients in milk products that keep the body functioning properly and could help reduce the risk of certain diseases.
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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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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 B12 status.
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Fat
In light of recent scientific evidence based on systematic reviews and meta-analyses, it appears that saturated fat, found in milk products, are not associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. On the other hand, there are substantial differences between the trans fats that occur naturally in ruminant fats and those derived from vegetable fats and oils.
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Saturated Fat and Cardiovascular Disease
While a lowered intake of saturated fat has commonly been indicated for improved cardiovascular health, evidence from recent studies such as systematic reviews, meta-analyses and prospective cohort studies indicates that saturated fat is not associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.
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Nutrients in Milk Products Keywords
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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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