Daily consumption of several servings of dairy or fermented milk products provides more than 50% of calcium needs and also supplies vitamin A, B vitamins, zinc and selenium.
ü Calcium, which is consumed as part of dairy products, has the most complete assimilation. Adequate calcium intake ensures healthy bones and teeth, functioning of the nervous system and blood clotting.
ü Consumption of dairy products is associated with a low risk of dangerous diseases - cardiovascular, cancer and diabetes.
ü It is a wise choice to use unsweetened dairy and sour-milk products of moderate and low fat.
ü The target level of daily consumption of dairy and fermented milk products is 2.5-3 servings per day.
Dairy or fermented milk product recommended portion size:
One glass of milk (250 ml)
One serving of yogurt (200 ml/200 g)
40 g of hard cheese
120 g of cottage cheese
The body CANNOT absorb more!
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