DAIRY

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DAIRY Janet Tietyen, Ph.D., R.D., L.D.
AuthorRevision by Jackie Walters, MBA, R.D.,
L.D.Jackie Walters, Presenter
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DAIRY FOOD NUTRITION

• Calcium
• Protein
• Vitamin A
• Vitamin D

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Dairy Food Nutrition

• Strong bones
• kids
• teens
• adults
• Strong teeth
• Blood clotting
• Muscle contraction
• Nerve transmission

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How much calcium is needed?
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How much calcium per serving?

• 1 cup low fat yogurt
• 370 mg
• 1 cup low fat milk
• 300 mg
• 1 oz cheese
• 200 270 mg
• ½ cup broccoli
• 50 mg

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• Dairy foods
• are reaching
• new heights
• blood pressure
• weight
• cancer risk

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Dairy Foods Blood Pressure

• Dietary
• Approaches to
• Stop
• HypertensionD A S H

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DASH Dairy

• Calcium may help lower blood pressure
• Fruits vegetables may also help
• DASH Diet
• less meat fat
• more fruits vegetables (8-10 servings/day)
• more low fat dairy (2-3 servings/day at least)

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Dairy foods may help control weight too!
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Dairy Calcium New Research

• May reduce risk of colon cancer
• May reduce risk of breast cancer
• More research needed
• Probably as part of a HEALTHY DIET

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Activity Also Important

• Remember that regular, moderate physical activity
  is also important for
• good bone health
• lower blood pressure
• reduced cancer risk
• weight maintenance

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