Top 10 Reasons

1. Calcium
Calcium keeps bones healthy and strong. Milk is the #1 source of calcium in the Canadian diet.

2. Vitamin D
Vitamin D is needed to absorb calcium. Milk is the #1 source of vitamin D in the Canadian diet.

3. Riboflavin Riboflavin keeps skin, eyes and nerves healthy and releases energy in cells. Milk is the #1 source of riboflavin in the Canadian diet. 4. Vitamin B12 Vitamin B12 helps form healthy red blood cells. Milk is the #2 source of vitamin B12 in the Canadian diet.

6. Vitamin A
Vitamin A keeps eyes and skin healthy. Milk is the #3 source of vitamin A in the Canadian diet.

7. Protein
Protein provides the building blocks for muscle and other body tissues. Milk is the #3 source of protein in the Canadian diet.

8. Zinc
Milk is a source of zinc, which helps build protein and is involved in the immune response.

9. Vitamin B6
Milk provides the body with vitamin B6, which helps to build protein and blood cells.

10. Carbohydrate
Milk is a source of carbohydrate and a great drink for athletes.

Reference: Food Group Sources of Nutrients in the Average Canadian Diet, 1996, Agriculture Canada.