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Did you know that 2 Canadian adults in 3 do not get enough milk products?¹

Canada's Food Guide recommends the consumption of 2 to 4 servings of Milk and Alternatives every day, depending on the age group.
Did you know that consuming milk products could help prevent or lower hypertension?

Hypertension is the main risk factor for mortality in Canada. A diet rich in milk products, as part of a healthy diet also rich in fruits and vegetables could help treat mild hypertension or prevent it among those at risk.
Did you know that milk products could help you lose or maintain your weight?

According to around thirty scientific studies, calcium could help your body to use fat as an energy source more efficiently, thereby reducing fat storage.
Did you know that over one third (37%) of children between the ages of 4 and 9 have less than two servings of milk products every day?¹

Children from two to eight should have two servings of Milk and Alternatives every day.
Did you know that Canadians consumed an average of 1.3 servings of milk products every day in 2008?²

In fact, on average they consumed about 160 mL of milk, 15 mL of yogurt and 28 g of cheese.
Did you know that milk and milk products could help prevent colon cancer?³

Researchers believe that this beneficial effect would come from nutrients such as calcium, vitamin D, and other elements.
Did you know that milk products contain protein, which helps with the formation of tissues such as muscle?

They also contain other nutrients such as riboflavin and zinc, which are factors in energy metabolism.
Did you know that, in 2008, every Canadian drank on average approximately 160 mL of milk every day?²

This is equivalent to about 2/3 a serving, whereas one serving of milk is 250 mL (1 cup).

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Did you know that 2 Canadian adults in 3 do not get enough milk products?¹

Did you know that consuming milk products could help prevent or lower hypertension?

Did you know that milk products could help you lose or maintain your weight?

Did you know that over one third (37%) of children between the ages of 4 and 9 have less than two servings of milk products every day?¹

Did you know that Canadians consumed an average of 1.3 servings of milk products every day in 2008?²

Did you know that milk and milk products could help prevent colon cancer?³

Did you know that milk products contain protein, which helps with the formation of tissues such as muscle?

Did you know that, in 2008, every Canadian drank on average approximately 160 mL of milk every day?²

See Canadians in action!

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Test your knowledge of nutrition and milk products

Milk products are key to a balanced diet

There's more to milk products than just calcium

When it comes to servings, size matters

Got a question?

You owe it to yourself to get enough every day

Did you know that 2 Canadian adults in 3 do not get enough milk products?1

Did you know that consuming milk products could help prevent or lower hypertension?

Did you know that milk products could help you lose or maintain your weight?

Did you know that over one third (37%) of children between the ages of 4 and 9 have less than two servings of milk products every day?1

Did you know that Canadians consumed an average of 1.3 servings of milk products every day in 2008?2

Did you know that milk and milk products could help prevent colon cancer?3

Did you know that milk products contain protein, which helps with the formation of tissues such as muscle?

Did you know that, in 2008, every Canadian drank on average approximately 160 mL of milk every day?2

See Canadians in action!

Did you know that 2 Canadian adults in 3 do not get enough milk products?¹

Did you know that over one third (37%) of children between the ages of 4 and 9 have less than two servings of milk products every day?¹

Did you know that Canadians consumed an average of 1.3 servings of milk products every day in 2008?²

Did you know that milk and milk products could help prevent colon cancer?³

Did you know that, in 2008, every Canadian drank on average approximately 160 mL of milk every day?²