chapter 1
To counteract the micronutrient deficiencies that still remain a significant issue in both developing and developed countries across the globe, there needs to be a greater appreciation of and an increased access to nutrient dense food.
Malnutrition includes undernutrition, inadequate micronutrients and obesity, which can result in non-communicable diseases.
This is critical because children with low protein intakes have a higher risk of stunting.
Calcium is essential for bone health, but inadequate intakes have also been linked to other health challenges, such as cardiovascular disease.
chapter 2
A glass of milk is important for good health, due to the complex interactions between its physical structure or matrix, nutrient bundle, and bioactives such as complex milk lipids, and milk oligosaccharides.
Protein, which helps build and repair muscles and bones.
Carbohydrates, which is the body’s primary source of energy.
Fat is a source of energy and helps with the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.
Calcium is vital for healthy bones and teeth, and important for muscle contraction.
Phosphorus, which helps support cell structure and function.
Potassium is required for nerve response and muscle contractions.
Magnesium supports muscle function and helps maintain bone strength.
Zinc is required for optimal immune function and wound healing.
Vitamin B2 is needed to convert food into energy.
Vitamin B12 is needed for the central nervous system and normal blood function.
Vitamin A, which is found in full-fat milk, for healthy eyesight, cell growth and immune function.
chapter 3
Versatile, delicious, and nutritious, milk can be a key building block when consumed as part of a healthy balanced diet. Its unique bundle of nutrients and matrix provides multiple health benefits that are relevant across the life stages.
Milk is packed full of the good things kids need for healthy growth and development, including essential nutrients such as protein, fat and carbohydrates. As well as calcium, phosphorus, vitamin B12, vitamin A and zinc.
A number of nutrients found in milk are vital for a healthy functioning immune system, including zinc, vitamin A (in full-fat milk) and vitamin B12. Milk’s high-quality protein is also an important tool to help keep our bodies fighting fit.
Milk proteins are rich in all the specific amino acids our bodies need but can’t produce, making it an ideal option for growing teens who need to rebuild and repair muscle tissue after sports and activity.
Milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) contained in dairy fat includes complex lipids, which are also found in high concentrations in the brain. Consuming milk will help increase the intake of these lipids and may help provide cognitive benefits for growing teenagers.
We reach our peak bone mass by 30 years old, so it’s key in the years after, that in order to maintain strong bones we need to consume calcium, phosphorus and protein. These bone friendly nutrients, which are found in milk in significant amounts, can also play an important role in the prevention and management of osteoporosis in our later years.
Vitamin A, which is naturally found in full-fat milk, plays a crucial role in overall eye health for people of all ages. For adults, vitamin A is particularly important for preventing night blindness and maintaining cornea function.
Milk naturally contains essential nutrients such as calcium, magnesium, and potassium, as well as high-quality protein, all of which have a specific role in supporting growth, development, maintenance and normal functioning of our muscle mass.
Full-fat milk as a whole product with its unique bundle of nutrients, physical matrix and bioactives, has shown to have multiple health benefits, including supporting our heart health. Milk consumption is associated with reduced risk of many heart health risk factors, with a reduced risk of stroke, high blood pressure and metabolic syndrome.
chapter 4
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