Milk and Dairy Facts: Nutrients, Myths, Types of milk, milk Storage, secrets about milk

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Milk - Nature's Wonder Beverage

Milk is nature’s wonder beverage. It helps build strong bones and lower blood pressure. It may reduce the risk of diabetes and it can help you maintain a healthy weight. It is both tasty and satisfying.  Learn more about milk myths and facts.

There is no other food or beverage that provides the same health benefits as milk.

It’s a powerful package of goodness, containing important nutrients such as calcium, potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, high-quality protein and vitamins A and D. 

Milk is a great nutrition deal for your food dollar.

Spend some time with these fun brochures and infographics to learn more about milk, cheese and yogurt: 

Types of Milk

types of milk

There is a type of milk to suit every taste: whole milk (3.5% fat), reduced-fat (2%), low-fat (1%), fat-free and lactose-free.

No matter the fat or lactose content, all provide the very same nutrients and health benefits.


Types of Milk

Whole Milk

Creamy! Whole milk contains 3.5% fat by weight, the same amount found when it leaves the cow. Vitamin D is added to most milk produced in the U.S. to enhance the absorption of calcium.


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Reduced-Fat or Low-Fat Milk

Also known as 2% or 1% milk

Fat and calorie levels are reduced in these versions, but they have the same complete nutrient package as whole milk.


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Fat-Free Milk

Also known as non-fat or skim milk

From slender cows. Kidding. Fat-free milk has no more than 0.2% milk fat. So it’s the lowest in calories but, again, has just as many nutrients as whole milk.


Organic Milk

Organic Milk

From cows fed organic diets. The nutrient content is the same as conventional milk and offers the same health benefits. It’s the process that makes this milk organic, not the product.


Lactose-Free Milk

Lactose-Free Milk

Lactose is the naturally occurring sugar in milk. Think you’re lactose intolerant? Try lactose-free milk (real milk without the lactose). It tastes great and provides the same levels of calcium, potassium, vitamin D and more.


secrets about milk

The Full Story: Get the Secrets, Stories + Facts About Milk

Enjoy this fun read while learning everything you need to know about milk!

Three Servings Every Day

Value of Milk

Learn more why the Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that everyone age 9 and older consume three servings of dairy ‒ milk, yogurt or cheese ‒ every day.

Chocolate Milk

Flavored Milk - A Healthy Choice for Kids

Milk comes in the classic white, as well as chocolate- and strawberry-flavored. Studies show that children who drink chocolate milk meet more of their nutritional needs, do not consume excess sugar and are a healthier weight than non-milk drinkers.

Learn More About Chocolate Milk

Drinking Milk Past Its Date!

Buying Milk

Our staff of registered dietitians and nutrition specialists are experts on milk and dairy foods, and we receive all types of questions about milk, such as, "Can I freeze milk?" Learn more about storing and using milk, cheese and yogurt safely and whether you can freeze milk.

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