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There’s Much More to Milk than you Might Think – Hundreds of Countries Celebrate World Milk Day – 1st June
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The Food & Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations designates 1st June annually as World Milk Day. Representing some 191 member nations, the F.A.O.'s focus on milk supports its mandate to raise levels of nutrition.
"Milk is a natural and affordable source of important nutrients in our diet. Milk is also incredibly versatile: you can cool it down, heat it up, bake it, blend it or even milk-shake it ! There are very few other foods that offer such a variety of ways to be enjoyed as part of our daily lives," says Dr. Catherine Logan, Nutrition Manager with the National Dairy Council.
The National Dairy Council is celebrating World Milk Day on-line, including ways to win on the 'Obey Your Body' Facebook page, a focus on ways to drink milk in a way that suits you as part of a balanced diet or sharing milk facts using a new World Milk Day app. The NDC's World Milk Day app. will also feature creative work from a team of secondary school students who won the NDC Milk It Advertising Awards 2012 . The winning team is '"3 Diamond" - 3rd year students from The Dominican College in Blackrock, Co. Dublin, who created a Facebook and poster campaign. The corresponding NDC World Milk Day Twitter campaign will share milk facts and information using the hashtag #worldmilkday.
Hot and Cold
Cold and straight from the fridge, milk is a cool, summer drink or great to have with a meal - whilst a mug of warm milk at bed time or a milk based hot chocolate treat have been favourites for generations.
Starting the day with a frothy cappuccino or cafe latte is a growing trend, with milk-based smoothies and milkshakes increasingly popular for nutrient boosts during the day.
Milk with cereal is an easy start to the day and can be a great snack at any time. Milk is also popular for tasty porridge or for cooking scrambled eggs or pancakes. Milk is an essential ingredient in many recipes but also gives wonderful flavour to your cooking when making sauces, soups or even simple mashed potatoes.
Treating yourself to a glass of milk is such an easy and affordable way to combine a delicious and refreshing drink with nutrients that are important for you and your family. "One glass of semi-skimmed milk (1/3 pint) provides a source of protein, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, iodine and vitamins B2 and B12," says Dr. Logan.
"For example, milk is high in protein, which contributes to the growth or maintenance of muscle mass," says Dr. Logan. "Milk is not only a source of calcium - but milk and milk products are also considered to be amongst the most 'bioavailable' sources of calcium, providing calcium to us in a form that is easily absorbed and used by the body." Calcium is needed for the normal growth and development of bone in children and for the maintenance of bone. In fact, 99% of calcium in the body is found in bones and teeth.
How will you meet your Food Pyramid Recommendations?
The Irish Department of Health’s Food Pyramid recommends three portions from the ‘milk, cheese and yogurt’ food group each day, as part of a balanced diet. Teenagers are advised to consume five portions per day due to increased calcium requirements. Examples of a serving of dairy include ⅓ pint (189 mil) of milk, 1 carton of yogurt or 28 g of cheddar-type cheese.
Reduced-fat varieties of dairy products are encouraged and are widely available. The calcium content of reduced-fat dairy products is relatively similar to the respective whole-milk products. Reduced-fat dairy foods are still nutrient-rich and can assist in meeting the recommended intake of a range of nutrients. So enjoy milk as a part of a balanced diet and healthy lifestyle!
Editorial Footnote:
The National Dairy Council (NDC) was established in 1964. In addition to overseeing The School Milk & Dairy Programme, The National Dairy Council has earned a reputation as a trusted and credible source of expert information about the health and nutritional benefits of milk and dairy products. The NDC employs two full-time qualified nutritionists led by Dr. Catherine Logan, who draw on evidence-based data, scientific research and up to date guidelines to inform their work ranging from nutritional information for health professionals to educational initiatives for members of the public.
For further information about The National Dairy Council, return to our Home Page<http://www.ndc.ie/default.asp>
Follow us on Twitter @NDC_ie<http://www.twitter.ie/ndc_ie> for news and events updates.
Media Enquiries to:
Antonina Ni Dhuinn, Progress Communications | 01-276 6117 | nina[at]progresspr[dot]ie | www.progresspr.ie<http://www.progresspr.ie>
http://www.ndc.ie/news/NDCNews120601WorldMilkDay1June.asp


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