Dairy: Eggs and Milk Flashcards
What are the 7 leading states that produce the most milk in the U.S.?
California, Wisconsin, New York, Idaho Pennsylvania, Michigan, Minnesota, and Texas
List the foods made from dairy:
milk, yogurt, cheese, lactose-free milk and fortified soy milk and yogurt, buter
What nutrients does milk and its products have to offer?
key role in healthy human nutrition and development throughout life, contains many minerals, macronutrients.
What mineral in particular is milk an excellent source of?
calcium
What is a teenager’s daily requirement for calcium?
13000 mg/ day
How much calcium is in one cup of milk and its equivelents such as yogurt and cheese?
300 milligrams
How many cups of milk would it take to reach your daily requirement of calcium?
3-4 cups
Why is getting enough calcium during your teen years so important and what can happen later in life if you do not get enough during this stage of your life?
Calcium builds strong bones and during adolescence the bones are growing at their fastest rate. Having enough calcium available enables you to build your maximum bone
the natural sugar found in milk is called:
lactose
The enzyme necessary for breaking down this milk sugar is called?
lactase
List the symptoms of lactose intolerance?
Diarrhea, Nausea, and sometimes, vomiting, Stomach cramps, Bloating, Gas.
Which dairy foods are more tolerable for people with lactose intolerance?
Yogurt and hard cheeses.
What are some good alternatives that can replace dairy products?
Plant based milk
What is the main difference between whole milk, 2%, 1%, and nonfat milks?
The different amounts of fat and calories.
What is the purpose of fortification in foods?
Fortification is a process where a nutrient is added to a product to enhance its nutritional value.
What should you always check before purchasing dairy products and what does it mean?
Sell buy date; tells you until what time the milk is consumable
What process does milk go through that improves the safety of our milk supply?
Pasteurizing ; heating process to kill bacteria