WORLD MILK DAY -1ST JUNE, 2019
History
In 2001, the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) selected June 1st as World Milk Day, which celebrates the important contributions of the dairy sector to sustainability, economic development, livelihoods and nutrition. Milk is a great source healthy nutrients required by the body (calcium, magnesium, zinc, phosphorus, iodine, iron, potassium, folates, vitamin A, vitamin D, riboflavin, vitamin B12, protein, and healthy fat)
What is Milk?
Milk is a nutrient-rich, white liquid food produced by the mammary glands of mammals and obtained from some plants. It is the primary source of nutrition for infant mammals (including humans who are breastfed) before they are able to digest other types of food. Early-lactation milk contains colostrum, which carries the mother’s antibodies to its young and can reduce the risk of many diseases. It contains many other nutrientsincluding protein and lactose.
Health Benefits of Milk
- Best source of Calcium- Builds healthy bones and teeth; maintains bone mass. Calcium is an essential mineral in the creation of bone matter, and bone mineral density measurements rely highly on calcium as the main support structure of our body. It is the quickest, least expensive, and most readily available source of calcium on the market. Calcium protects the body from major chronic ailments such as bone loss, arthritic conditions, migraine headaches, pre-menstrual syndrome, osteoporosis, and obesity in children
- Maintains healthy teeth
- Rehydrates the body
- Treats dry skin and nourishes the skin- The lactic acid present in milk is known to aid in removing dead skin cells, thereby rejuvenating your skin and keeping it fresh. Finally, simply drinking it, due to its impressive content of vitamin A, helps to improve skin, particularly since the antioxidant potential of it helps to eliminate free radicals.
- Reduces risks of cardiovascular diseases
Daily Requirements
The U.S. federal government document Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010 recommends consumption of three glasses of fat-free or low-fat milk for adults and children 9 and older per day. Two and half glasses per day for children ages 4 to 8 years, and 2 cups for children ages 2 to 3 years.
Possible Harms
- Lactose Intolerance- Lactose intolerance is a condition in which people have symptoms due to the decreased ability to digest lactose, a sugar found in dairy products. Those affected vary in the amount of lactose they can tolerate before symptoms develop. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, gas, and nausea
- Milk Allergy- Cow’s milk allergy (CMA) is an immunologically mediated adverse reaction, to one or more cow’s milk proteins.Most often, allergic symptoms are caused by whey proteins called alpha-lactoglobulin and beta-lactoglobulin, but they can also be due to caseins.
- Acne- Milk consumption has been associated with acne — a common skin disease characterized by pimples, especially on the face, chest, and back.
Events
World Milk Day is supported largely by Global Dairy Platform and there is an #EnjoyDairy Rally from 29th May to June 1st with themes; Nutrition, Community and Enjoyment. Each theme is designated for each day.
There about 180 events registered all over the world for this event and they included Milk fair, Milk Circus, dairy contests, Farmers group celebration, nutrition and dairy seminars, radio shows, etc
The events taking place in Nigeria on June 1st, 2019 for the world milk day include;
- World Milk Day- Social Media takeover
- Three Crowns Milk giveaway- Lagos
- Peak breakfast: Organized Friesland Campaign WAMCO in patnershio with Nutrition Society of Nigeria- Lagos
- Dairy; unlocking opportunities deeper in the pyramid- organized by Tetra Pak WestAfrica
- 9ja Milk fest- Lagos
You can join the World Milk Day Celebration by;
- Sharing a photo/ video you raising a glass of milk on twitter, Instagram and/or Facebook with hashtag #WorldMilkDay and #EnjoyDairy in your content.
- Follow the events on social media and repost. You can follow @WorldMilkDay on twitter and Instagram.
RAISE A GLASS THIS WORLD MILK DAY!!!
Contributors: Pharm. Abosede Akinkuowo., Pharm. Adenike Adelakun., Pharm. Aminu Kende A., Pharm. Ayoola Olowoeshin., Pharm. Abdulbasit Olaniyi., Pharm. Christopher Yakubu., Pharm. Edidiong Orok., Pharm. Emebradu Ohwoodo., Pharm. Joshua Awulu., Pharm. Kesiena Eluor., Pharm. Onyekachi Nwakoby., Pharm. Vivian Oyebade.