Nutrition Update for Dairy Products Commission

Casey Mast Dietetic Intern

December 2012

Dairy Nutrition• Irreplaceable Package of Nutrients• Health and Disease• Dairy Fats• Whey Protein• Probiotics• Organic vs. Non Organic Dairy• Alternative Beverages

A Unique and Irreplaceable Nutrient Package: Milk, Cheese, and Yogurt

9 Essential Nutrients:• Calcium: Bones, Muscles, Nerves, Blood Clotting• Vitamin D: Bones, Cells• Potassium: Fluid Balance and Blood Pressure• Protein: Muscle Tissue• Vitamin A: Vision and Skin• Vitamin B12: Red Blood Cells• Riboflavin: Energy• Niacin: Metabolism• Phosphorus: Bones and Cells

http://www.nationaldairycouncil.org/SiteCollectionDocuments/health_wellness/dairy_nutrients/MILKsUniqueNutrientPackage.pdf

Did you know…

• To get 300 mg of calcium you can drink – 1 (8oz) glass of milk

OR– 96 Almonds (75mg= 1oz= 24 Almonds)– 1.5 cups white beans

• To get the same amount of potassium 1 (8oz) glass of milk= 1 small banana

Health benefits of 3 everyday of dairy

• Heart Health• Bone Health• Cancer• Diabetes and Metabolic Syndrome• Body Weight

Oregon Dairy Council Manualhttp://www.nationaldairycouncil.org/Research/DairyCouncilDigestArchives

Myth vs. Fact

Dairy foods do not cause:• Acne• Asthma or Increased Mucus• Autism• Early Puberty

Dairy Saturated Fats: Is it as “bad” as previously thought?

• Increases all cholesterol• Dairy is a complex food• Bottom Line: More research needed

1. Giles-Smith K. Milk Fat Does a Body Good. Today’s Dietitian. 20122. Lock AL, Destaillats F, Kraft J, German JB. Introduction to the proceedings of the symposium “Scientific Update on Dairy Fats and Cardiovascular Diseases.” J Am Coll Nutr. 2008;27(6):720S-722S.3. German JB, Gibson RG, Krauss RM, et al. A reappraisal of the impact of dairy foods and milk fat on cardiovascular disease risk. Eur J Nutr. 2009;48(4):191-203.4. de Oliveira Otto MC, Mozaffarian D, Kromhout D, et al. Dietary intake of saturated fat by food source and incident cardiovascular disease: the Multi-Ethnic Study of Atherosclerosis. Am J Clin Nutr. 2012;96(2):397-404.5. Gebauer SK, Chardigny JM, Jakobsen MU, et al. Effects of ruminant trans fatty acids on cardiovascular disease and cancer: A comprehensive review of epidemiological, clinical, and mechanistic studies. Adv Nutr. 2011;2(4):332-354.6. Elwood PC, Pickering JE, Givens DI, Gallacher JE. The consumption of milk and dairy foods and the incidence of vascular disease and diabetes: an overview of the evidence. Lipids. 2010;45(10):925-939.7. Nestel PJ. Effects of dairy fats within different foods on plasma lipids. J Am Coll Nutr 2008;27(6):735S-740S8. Van Steveren WA, Steijns JM, de Groot L. Dairy products as essential contributors of (micro-) nutrients in reference food patters: an outline for elderly people. J Am Coll Nutr 2008;27(6):747S-754S.9. Lamarche B. Review of the effect of dairy products on non-lipid risk factors for cardiovascular disease. J Am Coll Nutr 2008;27(6):741S-746S.10. Milkfat and heart health. Dairy research institute 2012.

Whey Protein

• Elderly: Lean Muscle Mass• Active Adults: Muscle Strength• Athletes: Recovery

http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/whey-protein/NS_patient-wheyprotein/METHOD=print

Probiotics = Good Bacteria

• Fermented Dairy Products: Yogurt, Kefir• Digestive System• Antibiotics• Immune System• Lactose

http://cdrf.org/home/checkoff-investments/usprobiotics

Organic vs. Nonorganic

• Same nutrient content • Both antibiotic free • Bacteria levels are the same • No significant difference in the amount of

bovine growth hormone (GH)

Bottom Line: It is your choice!

http://www.nationaldairycouncil.org/SiteCollectionDocuments/health_wellness/dairy_nutrients/OrganicMilkFAQ.pdf

Alternative Milk Products

• Rice• Almond• Soy• Coconut

Milk vs. Alternative BeveragesGrams of Added Sugar per 8 ounces

Milk Chocolate Milk

Soy ChocolateSoy Vanilla

Soy Plain

Almond Dark ChocolateAlmond Vanilla

Almond Unsweetened Almond Original

Rice VanillaRice Unsweetened

Rice Original

Coconut Vanilla Coconut Original

0 5 10 15 20 25

CoconutRiceAlmond Soy Milk

Milk vs. Alternative BeveragesPotassium (mg) in 8 fluid ounces

Nonfat Milk

Coconut Milk

Almond

Soy

0 50 100 150 200 250 300 350 400 450

382

40

60

300

Potassium

Milk vs. Alternative BeveragesFat (g) in 8 fluid ounces

Nonfat Milk

Coconut

Almond

Soy

Rice

1% Milk

0 1 2 3 4 5 6

0

5

2.5

3.5

2.5

2.5

Sales

Milk vs. Alternative BeveragesProtein (g) in 8 fluid ounces

Milk

Coconut

Almond

Soy

Rice

0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

8

1

1

6

1

Sales

In Conclusion

• Milk is :– An irreplaceable nutrient package – Superior to all alternative milk beverages– Health

Role Play• 1. You are working at the Oregon Dairy Council booth at the Oregon

State Fair. While handing out information, an adult mother states that she provides her children with milk. She then proceeds to state that she does not drink milk, but prefers almond milk which is just as healthy.

• How do you respond?

• 2. You are attending a Business Networking Event in downtown Portland. A friend that you have known for years, quickly introduces you to their boss, and then slips away. You introduce yourself as working for the Dairy Products Commission. The person you just met, says “oh that must be hard, because milk is a pretty hard sell these days”.

• How do you respond?