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Many
Marvels of Milk
For your family's active life,
milk is a powerful source of calcium and eight other essential nutrients
that keep you energized throughout your day. While known for its calcium,
milk actually contains a nutrient package that is great for you and family's
bodies.
Each 8-ounce glass of milk provides
the following percentage of an adult's daily recommended intake.
| 30%
of
Calcium |
to help build and maintain
bone mass |
| 25%
of
Vitamin
D |
to help promote the
body's use of calcium and encourage absorption of other essential minerals |
| 24%
of
riboflavin |
a B vitamin that helps
convert food into energy |
| 20%
of
phosphors |
to help strengthen bones
and generate energy in body cells |
| 16%
of protein |
for building and repairing muscles |
| 13%
of vitamin B12 |
an essential vitamin for building oxygen carrying
red blood cells |
| 11%
of
potassium |
for regulating the body's fluid balance and
maintaining normal blood pressure |
| 10%
of
niacin |
for assuring the normal functioning of enzymes
and the metabolism of sugars. |
| 10%
of
vitamin A |
to help maintain normal vision and skin |
Nutrients and Dosages
for Maintaining Good Health:
The
nutrients listed below are recommended for good health. Daily dosages are
suggested; however, before using any supplements, you should consult with
your physician. Dosages will vary according to age and weight.
| Vitamins |
Daily
Dosages |
Beta-carotene
Vitamin A
Vitamin D
Vitamin E
Vitamin K
Vitamin C
Bioflavonoids
Folic Acid
Thiamine (B1)
Riboflavin (B2)
Niacin
Pantothenic Acid (B5)
Pyridoxine (B6)
Cyanocobalamin (B12)
Biotin
Choline
Vitamin F |
15,000 IU
10,000 IU
400 IU
600 IU
100 mcg
3,000 mg
500 mg
400 mcg
50
mg
50
mg
100 mg
100 mg
50 mg
300 mcg
300 mcg
100 mg
25 mg |
| Mineral |
Daily Dosages |
Calcium (chelate)
Chromium (GTF)
Copper
Iodine (kelp)
Iron
Magnesium
Manganese
Potassium
Selenium
Zinc |
1,500 mg
150 mcg
3
mg
225 mcg
18 mg
750 mg
2
mg
99 mg
200 mcg
30 mg |
| Optional Supplements |
Daily Dosages |
Coenzyme Q10
Garlic (Kyolic)
Germanium Ge-132
L-Carnitine
L-Cycteine
L-Lysine
L-Methionine
L-Tyrosine
lecithin
pectin
RNA-DNA
Silicon
Superoxide Dismutase (SOD) |
30 mg
60 mg
100 mg
50 mg
50 mg
50 mg
100 mg
200-500 mg
50 mg
100 mg |
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| Kids learn by imitating
people around them, making parents especially important role models
for living and eating well. set a healthy example by getting plenty of
rest and exercise, and drinking milk for the calcium and other important
nutrients you nedd.
Even after your body stops
growing (bones grow until age 35), you still need to maintain your calcium
bank. At least three 8-ounce glasses (300 milligrams (mg) calcium per 8
ounce) of milk a day can help provide the calcium you need and help reduce
the risk of osteoporosis. Studies have shown that a diet rich in lowfat
dairy products may reduce the risk of hypertension and other chronic disease.
Recommended Daily calcium Intake for Adults
Average adults: 1,000 mg
Pregnant or breastfeeding
women (age 18 and under): 1,300 mg
Pregnant or breastfeeding
women (over age 18): 1,000mg
Adults (age 51 and over):
1,200 mg
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