How much milk should I drink in a day?
In order to keep your bones and body healthy, you should get the amount of calcium found in at least three 8 oz glasses of milk a day - that's what's recommended by the National Institute of Health. 

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Why is milk a better alternative to colas?
Milk will give you more nutrients than many other beverages. Drinking milk is one of the most natural ways to give your body the vitamins and minerals it needs to get through a hectic day. Plus, milk is a natural nutrient powerhouse. So, whether you want full-bodied whole milk, fat-free skim, chocolate or anything in between, all types of milk offer virtually the same nutrient package. Milk also provides a healthy alternative to soda and juices for teens everywhere. 
Milk is a great beverage to replenish your hard-working body - milk's carbohydrates help fuel your muscles. 

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Why is Vitamin D important to me?
Bones need more than just calcium to be strong. They also need vitamin D to promote the utilization of calcium and help optimize bone mineralization. Without vitamin D, your body only absorbs 10 to 15% of the calcium you intake. 

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How does Calcium influence the health and growth of my bones?
Your bones are similar to a bank account. They're where you can deposit and save calcium so you'll have enough to draw on later in life. The deposit window is open the widest when you're a kid and teen. Milk provides the calcium you need when you're young to help your bones reach their full mass density potential - and they don't do that until you're about 35. So make the investment now. It's almost impossible to make up for it later in life. 

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Does milk make you fat?
It depends on what kind of milk you are drinking. Some milk contains more fat then others, so if you are trying to watch your weight try fat free or low fat. They are both low in fat and don't have a lot of calories. It's important to get three glasses of milk a day for the vitamins and minerals your body needs. Concentrate on trimming fat, not nutrients. 
Fat free milk has only 80 calories per 8 oz serving and absolutely no fat - and all the nutrients found in whole milk. Low fat milk has only 2.5 grams of fat per 8 oz serving. Low fat chocolate is also a healthy alternative and has only 2.5 grams of fat per serving. 

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Is it true that milk helps in weight loss?
Growing scientific evidence shows that when people include 3 servings of milk a day - or 24 ounces every 24 hours - in a reduced-calorie diet, they lose significantly more weight and fat than people who don't. The studies suggest that the mix of nutrients found in milk, such as calcium and protein, may help improve the body's ability to burn fat - particularly around the middle. Additional research is under way to further explore the milk-weight loss connection.
Milk + Reduced Calorie Diet + Exercise = Healthy Weight Loss

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Why is milk white?
Milk contains Casein. It's the milk protein that is rich in calcium and it is white. 
The cream in milk has some fat which is also white. Its presence in the milk makes the milk whiter. Low and non-fat milk has less cream and may appear less white.
Our eyes see white because some objects do not absorb very much light. They reflect the light. Objects that are blue, for instance, reflect only blue light and absorb the other colors of light in the spectrum. The molecules that make up Casein and cream reflect light. That's why milk is white.

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Why is most milk homogenized, pasteurized and fortified?
Almost all milk is pasteurized, homogenized and fortified. Pasteurized milk has been treated with heat to kill any germs. Homogenized milks are mixed so the cream and water don’t separate. Milk is fortified with vitamin D (and vitamin A for low-fat and skim milk) to make it even more healthful. Everyone needs these vitamins, and since almost everyone drinks milk, it’s a great way for people to get them. 

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Can I freeze milk?
Milk can be frozen and thawed in the refrigerator or in cold water, however, it is not recommended since the quality of milk is affected. The milk protein is destabilized and particles may appear floating in the milk. A better solution is to purchase only the amount of milk you can use within a week. 

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How long after purchase will milk keep in the refrigerator?
The shelf life of milk is affected by several factors including how the product was handled before it reaches the consumer. When stored at 40 degrees Fahrenheit and not left unrefrigerated for extended periods, it should last approximately 7 days past the sell-by date on the container.

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