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Milk is important for good health and is a basic ingredient of abalanced diet. Milk contains several essential nutrients:

• Protein:
  Essential for growing and restoring muscles and other tissue. Theyprovide energy and have a positive effect on your blood pressureand the health of your skin. They play an important role in yourimmune system, helping it to produce antibodies.
• Calcium:
  Milk is one of the most important sources of calcium in our diet.Calcium is essential for forming and maintaining strong bones andteeth. But our muscles and nerves also need calcium to functionproperly. Because other substances, such as alcohol and caffeinedeplete the body’s calcium levels adults should also ensure thatthey absorb enough calcium. 450 ml of milk or dairy productsprovide 80% of our daily calcium requirement.

Fact: Skimmed or semi-skimmed dairy products contain less fat butabout the same amount of calcium as whole dairy products.

• Zinc:
  Milk is a good source of zinc. Zincis important for your immune function and resistance againstinfection.  Did you know that zinc also improves your sense oftaste?
• Vitamin B12 and B2:
  Milk is an important natural source of vitamin B2 and B12. VitaminB12 plays an important role in the production of red blood cellsand in the functioning of the brain and nervous system. A vitaminB12 deficiency can cause poor memory. Vitamin B2 helps maintainhealthy hair and skin.
  Did you know that milk and red meat are one of the main naturalsources of vitamin B12?
• Carbohydrates:
  Carbohydrates give energy and regulate your hormones.