Handbook of Dairy Foods and Nutrition, Second Edition (Modern Nutrition (Boca Raton, Fla.).)

This new edition of Handbook of Dairy Foods and Nutrition presents the latest developments in dairy foods research. It examines the role of dairy products in the diet for cardiovascular health, reducing risk for blood pressure and colon cancer, and enhancing bone and oral health. In addition, the bone health of vegetarians and lactose intolerant individuals are addressed. The importance of milk and milk products in the diet throughout the lifecycle is addressed. WHAT'S NEW IN THE SECOND EDITION?NEW CHAPTERS!"Milk and Milk Products" will include:\*Official recommendations for inclusion of milk and milk products in the diet\*Nutrient contributions of milk and milk products\*Nutrient components (energy, carbohydrate, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals, electrolytes)\*Protection of quality of milk products\*Kinds of milk and milk products "Contributions of Milk and Milk Products to a Healthy Diet Throughout the Life Cycle" will include:\*Unique aspects of each developmental stage in the life cycle\*Nutrient contributions of dairy foods to the diet\*Other non-nutrient components of dairy foods with known health benefits\*Official recommendations for the use of Milk Group foods for each age group\*Discussion of strategies to improve dairy food intakePLUS EXTENSIVE REVISIONS TO EXISTING CHAPTERS INCLUDING:\*Recent American Heart Association recommendations\*Updated data on fat and cholesterol intake\*Tables of new RDAs/DRIs\*Latest information on the anticarcinogenic effect of dairy food components\*And much more! This new edition of Handbook of Dairy Foods and Nutrition presents the latest developments in dairy foods research. It examines the role of dairy products in the diet for cardiovascular health, reducing risk for blood pressure and colon cancer, and enhancing bone and oral health. In addition, the bone health of vegetarians and lactose intolerant individuals are addressed. The importance of milk and milk products in the diet throughout the lifecycle is addressed. WHAT'S NEW IN THE SECOND EDITION? NEW CHAPTERS! "Milk and Milk Products" will *Official recommendations for inclusion of milk and milk products in the diet *Nutrient contributions of milk and milk products *Nutrient components (energy, carbohydrate, protein, fat, vitamins, minerals, electrolytes) *Protection of quality of milk products *Kinds of milk and milk products "Contributions of Milk and Milk Products to a Healthy Diet Throughout the Life Cycle" will *Unique aspects of each developmental stage in the life cycle *Nutrient contributions of dairy foods to the diet *Other non-nutrient components of dairy foods with known health benefits *Official recommendations for the use of Milk Group foods for each age group *Discussion of strategies to improve dairy food intake PLUS EXTENSIVE REVISIONS TO EXISTING CHAPTERS *Recent American Heart Association recommendations *Updated data on fat and cholesterol intake *Tables of new RDAs/DRIs *Latest information on the anticarcinogenic effect of dairy food components *And much more! Importance Of Milk And Milk Products In The Diet -- Dairy Foods And Cardiovascular Health -- Dairy Foods And Hypertension -- Dairy Foods And Colon Foods -- Dairy Foods And Osteoporosis -- Bone Health And The Vegetarian -- Dairy Foods And Oral Health -- Lactose Intolerance -- Contribution Of Milk And Milk Products To Health Throughout The Life Cycle. Gregory D. Miller, Judith K. Jarvis, Lois D. Mcbean. National Dairy Council. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. This new edition of Handbook of Dairy Foods and Nutrition presents the latest developments in milk research. It examines the role of dairy products in diets for cardiovascular health, regulating blood pressure, reducing colon cancer risk, and enhancing bone and oral health. In addition, the bone health of vegetarians and lactose intolerant individuals is addressed as well as the importance of milk and milk products in the diet and throughout the lifecycle. Presents the latest developments in dairy products research. Examines the role of dairy products in diets for cardiovascular health, regulating blood pressure, reducing colon cancer risk, and enhancing bone and oral health. In addition, the bone health of vegetarians and lactose intolerant individuals is addressed. Milk and other dairy foods were recognized as important foods as early as 4000 BC, evidenced by rock drawings from the Sahara depicting dairying.