ABSTRACT

Handbook of Dairy Foods and Nutrition, Third Edition examines the role of dairy products in diet and health, covering such areas as cardiovascular health, hypertension, cancer, bone, and oral health. This edition features a new chapter on dairy foods and weight management. Other chapters address lactose digestion and the contribution of dairy foods to health throughout the lifecycle. All chapters contain updated (or new) data, content, and references. With peer-reviewed chapters by nutrition and medical experts, this book remains the most subsidized reference on dairy and nutrition currently available.

The Importance of Milk and Milk Products. Dairy Foods and Cardiovascular Health. Dairy Foods and Hypertension. Dairy Foods and Cancer. Dairy Foods and Bone Health. Dairy Foods and Oral Health. Dairy Foods and a Healthy Weight. Lactose Digestion . Contribution of Milk and Milk Products to Health Throughout the Life Cycle.