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| Physical Health | Food & Nutrition | Why we need dairy products
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WHY WE NEED DAIRY PRODUCTS |
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- Milk is designed by nature to feed the young of mammals, (cows, goats, sheep, humans etc) and is considered to be the single most complete food known to exist naturally.
- Milk and other dairy products such as cheese and yoghurt are valuable sources of protein, vitamins and minerals and are the major source of calcium.
- Calcium is essential for healthy teeth and bones and is especially important during periods of rapid growth such as childhood and adolescence.
- Vegans (who do not eat any animal products), should ensure that their diet is rich in soya products as tofu and soya drinks, fortified with calcium.
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| Vitamin D is needed for calcium to be absorbed in the body, which is essential for healthy teeth and bones. It is found in oily fish such as tuna, salmon and mackerel. Smaller amounts are found in egg yolk, liver and butter.Margarine is fortified by law with Vitamin D as are some breakfast cereals. Sunlight is also a good source. |
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