Cow's Milk WisdomCard

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Research Notes on Cow's Milk


Cow's milk is the substance that is produced by a female cow for the nutrition of her newborn calf. It is also a product that, once pasteurized, is fit for human consumption.1 Many people enjoy the taste of cow's milk and do not become ill while others do not consume it due to lactose intolerance or by personal choice.2 The health benefits of cow's milk still continue to be a controversial subject.3

Fast Facts:

  • Used to produce by-products such as: butter, cheese, cream, yogurt and ice cream.1
  • Chocolate, strawberry, banana and vanilla flavored cow's milk are just a few of the variety of tastes available.4
  • Current recommendations are to introduce cow's milk into an infant's diet only after 1 year of age.5

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Research Notes References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Wikipedia: Milk
  2. NoMilk: No Milk Introduction
  3. MilkSucks: Milk Sucks
  4. National Dairy Council: Flavored Milk in Perspective
  5. A.D.A.M (via MedlinePlus): Cow's Milk for Infants and Children

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