8. Calcium and Vitamin D
As everyone knows, milk products are rich in calcium. But did you know that a glass of milk contains as much protein as a large egg? A 175 g serving of yogurt contains more potassium than an orange? A small 50 g piece of cheese has as much vitamin A as a 125 ml serving of broccoli? When you don’t get your recommended daily servings of Milk and Alternatives from Canada’s Food Guide, you are depriving yourself of much more than calcium.
An incredible natural source of calcium
Drinking milk is the fastest, most efficient way of getting enough calcium. This is due to milk’s very high level of calcium that is easily absorbed and its vitamin D content which helps the body absorbs calcium. That's why milk is so important for healthy bones and teeth. Did you know that, as of the age of 30, your bone density is already starting to deteriorate? That's why it is important to get enough calcium during childhood, and to keep on getting enough as an adult.
Vitamin D Added
Vitamin D is currently only added to milk. However, some brands of yogurt are made with enriched milk that has been fortified with vitamin D.
True or false?
The different types of milk are all equally nutritious.
It is TRUE that whether you choose skim milk, 1% or 2% fat, whole milk, lactose-free, chocolate or powdered milk, they all provide essentially the same quantities of vitamins and minerals. Only the fat content changes. So pick the one you prefer!
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