Health Benefits

Topics of Interest:
Dairy's Role in Women's Health

Milk is a nutrient-dense, refreshing drink that is packed full of 9 essential nutrients. These nutrients help you maintain a healthy, active lifestyle.

Don’t forget, you need 3 servings of dairy (milk, cheese, or yogurt) each day to stay your healthiest. Good thing dairy products taste so good!

 For Adults, one eight-ounce glass of milk contains:
Calcium – 30% DV*
Potassium – 11% DV*
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) – 24% DV*
Protein – 16% DV*
                                             Vitamin D – 25% DV*
                                             Vitamin A – 10% DV*
                                                  Vitamin B12 – 13% DV*
                                              Niacin – 10% DV*
                                                  Phosphorus – 20% DV*

 *Percent of Daily Value based on rounded values for 8-ounces cup of milk as found on Nutrition Facts Label according to FDA

 Source: The National Dairy Council 2006
http://www.nationaldairycouncil.org/NationalDairyCouncil/