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The Science of Milk
A nutrition science education module
September 2012
Overview
• The nine essential nutrients in dairy milk make it one of
the healthiest foods in the country.
• But milk protein’s one-of-a-kind relationship with
calcium and phosphorus is what makes the beverage
so uniquely beneficial to teeth, bones and muscle
health.
Lesson Components
Video
The Science of Milk, featuring Dr. Lloyd Metzger,
PhD, professor, South Dakota State University
Est. Runtime: 3 minutes
Study Aids
Milk’s Unique Nutrient Package (Fact Sheet)
Milk Protein: Nature’s Special Packaging System
(Diagram)
Activity
Multiple-Choice Quiz
What You Will Learn
• At the end of the lesson, students will:
– Be aware of all nine essential nutrients in milk
– Understand what makes milk protein different from many
other proteins in nature
– Know the scientific components of a casein micelle
– Understand how the human digestive system processes
milk protein so the nutrients are easily absorbed directly
into the lower intestine
Additional Resources
• International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA)
idfa.org
• Midwest Dairy Association (MDA)
midwestdairy.com
• National Dairy Council
www.nationaldairycouncil.org
• US Dairy
www.usdairy.com
• Dairy Makes Sense
www.dairymakessense.com