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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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Vitamin D status of Canadians – Results from the Canadian Health Measures Survey
In March 2010, Statistics Canada released the findings from their Canada-wide survey examining the vitamin D status of Canadians. This survey was conducted on 5,306 Canadians aged 6 to 79 years. Learn more about the surprising results.
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Vitamin D
Vitamin D is found mainly in milk products but also in egg yolks and fatty fish, such as tuna and salmon. Milk products contribution to vitamin D intake compared to other foods is 60%. According to Canada’s Food and Drugs Act2, cow’s milk is fortified with 300 to 400 IU of vitamin D3...
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Vitamin D Requirements
Adequate intakes in vitamin D1
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Expert Summary: Vitamin D Requirements
Although Canadians rely on diet and/or supplements to help maintain proper vitamin D status, our intake of vitamin D does not meet current recommendations. Theoretically, vitamin D needs could be met by skin synthesis. However, environmental factors during winter and sunscreen use in...
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Roles of Vitamin D
Vitamin D has been recognized for a long time for its role in bone development and maintenance. However, advances in research indicate that the benefits of this liposoluble vitamin go beyond bone metabolism. Although studies on this topic are just beginning, there is evidence that vitamin...
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Vitamins D3 and D2
Milk is fortified with vitamin D3 (or cholecalciferol). This form of vitamin D is considered the most effective in humans. Studies have shown that vitamin D3 is twice as effective as vitamin D2 in increasing and maintaining serum concentrations of 25-hydroxyvitamin D.1,2 In fact, the...
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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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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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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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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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