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Whether we seek stronger bones, higher immunity, healthier hearts, helps prevent high blood pressure and may protect against colon cancer and helps lower weight, milk has all the building blocks for a vital and healthy life.

Dairy foods such as milk, cheese and yoghurt are the major source of calcium in our diet and also provide other essential nutrients important for growth and development.

Weight Watchers Guidelines recommends two dairy servings every day.

Important nutrients in dairy
Calcium
Important for bone formation and maintenance of strong healthy bones and teeth
Has a role in reducing blood pressure
Important for normal muscle and nerve function
No other source of calcium can be absorbed as well by the body – the other nutrients in dairy foods help the absorption
Protein
Dairy protein is high quality protein- provides all the amino acids essential for good health
Promotes growth and development
Increases satiety (leaves you feeling fuller for longer) – may help in weight management
Important for immunity
Enhances muscle development and strength
Essential for tissue repair
Phosphorous
Essential for formation of strong bones and teeth
Vital role in the blood, nervous and enzyme systems
Works with B vitamins to release energy from food.
Potassium
Important for nerve impulse transmission
Assists with blood pressure control
Part of many enzyme systems
Magnesium
Helps calcium absorption and retention
Important part of mineral structure of bones and teeth
Important for transfer of energy around the body
Essential for all cells in the body
Zinc
Helps overall growth and development
Important for wound healing
Maintains healthy immune system
B Vitamins
Helps release energy from food
Important for healthy eyes and skin
Provides energy to maintain daily activities
Vitamin A
Maintains healthy skin
Important for proper visual and immune function

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