Dairy: Milk and Cheese - Notes

Composition:
- 87% Water
- 4% Fat (butterfat)
- 4.8% Carbohydrate (lactose)
- 2.8% Protein (casein)
- 0.6% Protein (whey proteins)
- 0.7% Minerals (calcium is the most abundant, along with phosphorus, potassium, magnesium, chloride, sodium, and sulfur). Low in iron.
- Vitamins: A, D, and riboflavin. Often fortified with vitamin D. Reduced-fat milks often have added vitamin A.
Calcium Source: 80% of calcium consumed in the US diet comes from dairy products.

Calories: 150
Total Fat: 8g (10% Daily Value)
Saturated Fat: 5g (25% Daily Value)
Trans Fat: 0g
Cholesterol: 30mg (10% Daily Value)
Sodium: 120mg (5% Daily Value)
Total Carbohydrate: 12g (4% Daily Value)
Dietary Fiber: 0g (0% Daily Value)
Total Sugars: 11g (Includes 0g Added Sugars, 0% Daily Value)
Protein: 8g (16% Daily Value)
Vitamin D: 0mcg (0% Daily Value)
Calcium: 390mg (30% Daily Value)
Iron: 0mg (0% Daily Value)
Potassium: 357mg (8% Daily Value)
Ingredients: Organic Whole Milk
The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Lactose Intolerance: Inability to break down lactose due to a lack of lactase.
- Affects specific populations:
  - 90% of Asian Americans
  - 80% of Native Americans
  - 65% of African Americans
  - 50% of Hispanics
Milk Allergy: An immune system reaction to casein or whey proteins (one of the big 8 allergens).