Boost the calcium of milk by nearly 70% with MILO, for strong bones
How does MILO Boost the calcium of milk by nearly 70%
A 200ml glass of milk contains 240mg of Calcium*. Adding a standard 20g serve of MILO which contains 160mg calcium, to a 200ml glass of milk, increases the calcium to 400mg – this is an increase of 67% or ‘nearly 70%’.
As you can see on the Nutrition Information Panel on MILO, MILO provides 160mg of calcium in a 20g serve. MILO made up on Skim Milk is a great choice as it provides the lowest total energy and fat content. But whether you choose full cream milk, reduced fat milk, or skim milk 20g of MILO adds 160mg of calcium to your milk.
Why is calcium in the diet so important?
Calcium was identified as a key nutrient of concern in the 2007 Australian National Children’s Nutrition and Physical Activity Survey with 60% of children aged 9-16 yrs not meeting the Estimated Average Requirements (EAR) for Calcium in Australia.
Our bodies cannot make calcium so we need to consume it in the diet. Calcium is required for the normal development and maintenance of the skeleton. It is stored in the teeth and bones where it provides structure and strength. Ensuring adequate calcium intake throughout childhood and adolescence is very important for bone strength across the lifespan.
How much calcium do children need?
Children are growing constantly and require good nutrition to build healthy bodies. An eating pattern that includes a variety of foods from across the food groups will provide children with the range of nutrients and fuel they need. Dairy foods are one of the core food groups and are best known for calcium and the role they play in building strong bones. Along with the rest of their body, children’s bones are growing rapidly throughout this period of their life. It is critical that children receive enough daily calcium to ensure their bones achieve their maximum strength. 3 serves of dairy foods each day will provide a child with their daily calcium requirements^.
Boost the calcium of milk by nearly 70% with MILO, for strong bones.
* NUTTAB 2006
