World School Milk Day -Thousands of Children Receive Free School Milk Today [ndc.ie]
- Published: 28 September 2011
Wednesday 28th September 2011 is World School Milk Day, designated by the UN (United Nations) Food & Agriculture Organisation (FAO). At home, over 40,000 primary school children in the Republic of Ireland will receive their school milk free today, in an initiative by National Dairy Council member co-ops to celebrate the day.
“Children normally receiving the carton of milk every day in school as part of the school milk programme, are getting a small carton which is packed with great value as well as goodness,” according to Dr. Catherine Logan, Nutrition Manager with The National Dairy Council.
Dr Logan explains that a portion of milk (1/3 pint) provides a source of protein, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, iodine and vitamins B2 and B12, which means that milk can provide real nutritional ‘value’, as an affordable source of nutrition.
The nutrients calcium, phosphorus and protein naturally available in milk are needed by children for the growth and development of bones. These nutrients also help to maintain normal bones, while calcium and phosphorus are noted for their role in the maintenance of teeth and protein contributes to the growth or maintenance of muscle mass.
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