Important source of calcium, protein riboflavin, vitamin A and vitamin D. Also contains about 87% water, carbohydrate and many other nutrients. Available as:

whole milk (contains about 3.25% fat by weight or about 9 grams per 250 mL),
2% milk (contains 2% fat by weight or about 5 grams per 250 mL),
1% milk (contains 1% fat by weight or about 3 grams per 250 mL) and
skim milk (contains virtually no fat).

NOTE: The low-fat milks and skim milk contain similar quantities of all the nutrients of whole milk other than being lower in fat.

Dairy products such as yogurt, cheese and buttermilk are usually made from unfortified milk. If made from unfortified milk, these products will contain the nutrients found in milk except vitamin D.

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