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Dairy's Nutrients

Learn more about Dairy's Nutrients:




Dairy's Nutrient Package
Milk, cheese and yogurt are naturally nutrient-rich foods providing calcium, potassium, other minerals, vitamins, and protein essential for human growth and development.



Highlight on Calcium  
The important benefits of diets rich in calcium, especially from dairy foods, in disease prevention and bone health have long been recognized. Naturally calcium-rich milk is the most reliable source of this bone-building nutrient, superior to calcium-fortified soy and rice beverages and many orange juice brands.  




Other Dairy Ingredients
The potential use of dairy ingredients in a variety of food products to enhance health has captured the attention of food scientists, producers, marketers, and consumers. Several factors have sparked this interest in foods that provide specific health benefits, otherwise known as functional foods.  


 


 



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