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In 1856, French scientist Louis Pasteur discovered that heating liquids to high temperatures kills bacteria. This process is called pasteurization, and it protects the purity and flavors of milk. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Milk is sometimes called nature's most nearly perfect food. The best sources of calcium are milk, yogurt, and cheese. About 72% of the calcium in the U.S. food supply comes from dairy foods. These foods also provide protein and several other important nutrients. |
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According to the Federal Government's Food Guide Pyramid, children ages 9-18 need 3 servings of dairy products daily. Only 30 percent of teenage boys and 12 percent of teenage girls meet this recommendation. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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A recent USDA study found nearly two-fifths of the U.S. population may suffer from a B-12 deficiency. B-12 deficiency can cause anemia, confusion, loss of balance, and nerve damage. The solution, according to USDA, is to eat more fortified cereals and dairy products. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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U.S. cows give an average of 6-1/2 gallons of milk per day. That's over 100 glasses of milk -- enough for 33 children to have 3 glasses each day! | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Milk remains fresh for 7-10 days after the expiration date if refrigerated at 35-40°F. Each 5° (F) rise in temperature shortens milk's shelf life by 50% because of bacteria growth. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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People crave cheese
more than any other food. |
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Americans eat about 350 slices of pizza per second, or almost 3 billion pizzas per year. That's a whole lot of cheese! | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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25 gallons of milk can make 9 gallons of ice cream, 25 pounds of cheese, or 11 pounds of butter. It takes about 30 cups of milk to make 1 pound of butter. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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99 percent of all U.S. households purchase milk. The average American consumes almost 25 gallons of milk a year ... that's 400 glasses! | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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The demand for lower fat (low-fat and skim) milks has increased:
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Calcium in soy milk is not as readily available for the body to use as it is in cow's milk. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Besides milk, other dairy foods you can eat to help you get calcium are:
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June is dairy month. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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