How do different groups of people choose milk?

Milk is a high-quality source of protein and a great calcium supplement in our daily diet. Let’s learn more about it!

Middle-aged and elderly people have declining gastrointestinal function and calcium loss, which makes them prone to osteoporosis and vitamin A deficiency. Therefore, it is recommended to drink dairy products fortified with vitamin AD.

For infants and young children under two years old, breast milk is the main source of food. If breast milk is insufficient, it is recommended to choose formula milk powder suitable for different ages instead of fresh milk. After two years old, fresh milk can be chosen as part of the daily diet, and if conditions permit, formula milk powder for this age group can be continued.

Generally, adults and children are recommended to drink whole milk. Whole milk retains most of the nutrients in milk, has a suitable calcium-phosphorus ratio, has a high calcium absorption rate, and is rich in fat-soluble vitamins, such as vitamin A, vitamin D, vitamin B, and vitamin K.

People who drink milk every day should choose "pasteurized milk". Pasteurized milk retains most of the nutrients of milk after low-temperature sterilization, but its shelf life is short and needs to be stored at low temperatures. People who drink milk every day can buy fresh products in small quantities and multiple times.

For people who are obese or have high blood lipids, skim milk or low-fat milk is more suitable because they cannot consume too much fat, especially saturated fatty acids.

For those who don't drink milk regularly, choose "UHT milk". After high-temperature sterilization, the loss of vitamins is greater than that of pasteurized milk, and the shelf life is longer, and it can be stored at room temperature. However, it should be noted that room temperature milk should be placed in the refrigerator after opening and consumed as soon as possible.