The Role of dairy in optimal nutrition and under-nutrition 1000 days with references
The critical window for adequate child growth and cognitive development is between conception and 24 months of age and hence many recent international nutrition initiatives focus on optimising nutrition in the “first 1000 days”. Milk and dairy products as nutrient dense sources of macro and micronutrients play a key role in healthy human nutrition and […]
The role of dairy in sustainable nutrition with references
Good health depends on good nutrition. Good nutrition, in turn, depends on agriculture to provide the foods for a balanced diet that meets our needs for energy and essential nutrients like protein, vitamins and minerals. To achieve this goal, stakeholders from agriculture, industry, academia and government will have to collaborate to identify practical, sustainable interventions […]
The role of dairy in optimal nutrition and under-nutrition – the first 1000 days
The critical window for adequate child growth and cognitive development is between conception and 24 months of age and hence many recent international nutrition initiatives focus on optimising nutrition in the “first 1000 days”. Milk and dairy products as nutrient dense sources of macro and micronutrients play a key role in healthy human nutrition and […]
The Role of Dairy in Sustainable Nutrition
Good health depends on good nutrition. Good nutrition, in turn, depends on agriculture to provide the foods for a balanced diet that meets our needs for energy and essential nutrients like protein, vitamins and minerals. To achieve this goal, stakeholders from agriculture, industry, academia and government will have to collaborate to identify practical, sustainable interventions […]
Shiga-toxin-producing Escherichia coli (STEC)
A factsheet answering key questions on STEC, such as ‘what are they?’ ‘who is vulnerable?’ and ‘why is it relevant to dairy products?’
Shelf-life of Dairy Products – Questions & Answers
Can I eat this food product after the “best before” or “use by” date? This food does not smell or look bad even though its “use by” date has expired. Is it still safe to consume? Why did my milk not last until its best before date?
Shelf Life of Dairy Products
Product shelf-life information on pre-packaged foods plays an important role in consumers’ choices at the time of buying or consuming a food product. Shelf-life can provide consumers with information on product quality, safety and convenience.
Risk-based food safety management
This factsheet explains what risk-based food safety management is, why is it important, how risk-based food safety management is structured and also presents succinctly what the dairy industry is doing.
Protein Determination
Protein is one of the main constituents of milk along with fat, lactose and water. Proteins are comprised of individual amino acids linked together by peptide bonds. There are 20 amino acids that are common to most living organisms. The different protein molecules are folded into complex structures and perform a range of functions in […]
Nutrient Rich Dairy Foods and You
This factsheet provides further information on how dairy products can provide a package of nutrient to help your body stay healthy.
