Why does the P4B program encourage grade 5 students to consume 4 servings of milk and alternatives every day?
Health Canada recommends children age 9 to 18 consume 3 to 4 servings of milk and alternatives daily as recommended in Canada’s Food Guide. In 1997 requirements for nutrients were published stating that for children age 9 to 18, the calcium recommendation is 1300 mg per day. In the Canadian diet, milk and alternatives offer a rich source of calcium and other bone-building nutrients. One serving of milk or alternatives (e.g.,1 cup of milk, 3/4 cup of yogurt, 50 g cheese) provides about 300 mg of calcium, so 4 servings would be needed to almost reach the requirement. The extra 100 mg of calcium needed per day can easily be met when the child eats other foods containing small amounts of calcium (e.g., fish with bones, some vegetables, some legumes). For adequate Vitamin D, Health Canada recommends all Canadians drink 2 cups of milk per day. Back to the top.
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