World Milk Day 2018:
Raise a glass
Photo: Madeline Kriel
O
n 1 June 2018, South Africa joined
many other countries around the
world in celebrating the 18th annual
World Milk Day.
Why? Because milk is a tasty, versatile and
convenient source of important nutrients that
adults and children need for optimal nutrition.
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Does the source of calcium matter?
Calcium is one of the most important minerals
in the diet. We all need a daily calcium intake
from our diet. The adult human body contains
about 1 000 mg of calcium; 99% is found in
the bones of the skeleton and the rest plays a
vital role in muscle contraction, blood clotting,
communication between neurons, and
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