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A cocktail of nutrients is a healthy and natural drink suitable for all age groups at any time. (Breast milk is recommended for babies under twelve months.) It is a rich source of calcium and contains other vital nutrients needed for energy, growth and development, and with a fat content of less than 4% it is much lower in fat than many people think.
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As little as 2 glasses of milk a day provide A high proportion of the adult requirement For protein, vitamin A, B2, B12 and Calcium |
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In addition to supplying around 70% of calcium needs, (the remaining 30% is supplied primarily by grains, vegetables and canned fish - provided the bones are eaten) regular milk and milk products provide body building proteins, energy giving fats and carbohydrates, plus vitamins A, B and D. Further milk provides all of them in an easily digestible form. |
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Protein is required to build and repair muscle, cartilage, bone, hair, skin and blood. Milk and milk products supply us with around 20% of the total protein available from all our foods. |
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Retinol (vitamin A) has many functions, including a key role in maintaining good vision and healthy skin and in the formation of bone and teeth enamel. Over one third of the total rational available from our foods comes from regular milk and milk products. |
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The B vitamins help ensure normal functioning of the nervous system and the vitamin D contained in milk is needed in conjunction with calcium and phosphorus in bone formation. |
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The casein found in milk and other milk products helps act as a buffer against dental decay. |
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| Preventing Osteoporosis |
| Osteoporosis is a condition in which the bones lose calcium, become fragile and tend to fracture more readily. Osteoporosis usually affects people over the age of 40, predominately women. Just three serves of milk products - a serve is equal to a 250 ml glass milk, a 200g tub of yoghurt, or a 35g piece of cheese, or any combination of these three foods provides most people with the recommended dietary intake of calcium needed to build and maintain strong bones and teeth, and to help prevent osteoporosis.A long-term balanced diet incorporating three serves of dairy food a day, in conjunction with moderate weight-bearing exercises such as walking, running or playing tennis on a regular basis can help prevent osteoporosis. |
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| How much calcium do you need to maintain Good health? |
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| Infants |
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0-6 months |
300 |
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bottlefed |
0-6 months |
500 |
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7-12 months |
550 |
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| Children |
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| 1-3 years |
700 |
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| 4-7 years |
800 |
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| Children |
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| 1-3 years |
700 |
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| 4-7 years |
800 |
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Boys |
Girls |
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| 8-11years |
800 |
900 |
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| 12-15 years |
1200 |
1000 |
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| 16-18 years |
1000 |
800 |
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| 19-64 years |
800 |
1000 |
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| 64+ years |
800 |
1000 |
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When Pregnant 1100 |
| When Lactating 1200 |
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Low fat and skim milks are not suitable for Children under five years of age. |
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