12/16/2023 0 Comments Glass of skim milk nutrition![]() ![]() Some calcium is still absorbed but simple logic can see the importance of dietary fat during this process. When the fat is removed from milk this chain of dependence is broken. It is well known that Vitamin D enhances the absorption of Calcium but what macronutrient is needed to absorb Vitamin D? The answer is FAT! Vitamin D is a fat soluble vitamin bound to the milk protein and absorbed in the intestine. ![]() In fact, it is so essential that it’s fortified in most milk products because natural production can be hampered by climate, exposure to the sun and other factors. This Vitamin can be produced by the body in the presence of the sun in most instances and is essential in the absorption of Calcium. If bone health is the motivation for incorporating dairy into the diet we must look at Vitamin D. This would be true if we were only looking for a good source of protein and carbohydrate but many look to skim milk to maintain bone health. Compare this to the fat content of other form of milk it is no wonder why athletes and even health professionals choose skim milk.Īt first glance most think all athletes should include this nutritional beverage in their training routines as a way to follow a regimen of reduced dietary fat intake. This translates out to be about 300mg of Calcium and 100 IU of Vitamin D. The label also boasts that 30 percent of calcium and 25 percent of vitamin D needs can be met based upon a 2000-calorie diet. According to the label, an 8-ounce glass of skim milk contains about 85 calories, 8g of protein, 12 g of carbohydrate and 0g of fat. Currently whole milk is spun at very high speeds to separate the milk from the fat. At this point all of the fat would be “skimmed” off to produce a non fat beverage. In the old days the milk was allowed to settle and the fat or cream would rise to the top. ![]() Skim milk is made by processing whole milk, which has about 8g of fat. To answer these questions we must closely examine skim milk and its nutritional composition. The question that should be asked is why choose skim over other milk sources that contain fat? Does an athlete’s milk choice contribute to their risk of bone issues? Are health professionals ignoring basic nutrition principles when prescribing skim milk? It has become a staple in the diets of top athletes and body builders around the world and prescribed by doctors, trainers and sports nutritionist for those with bone issues like breaks, and stress fractures. In today’s health conscious society skim milk has become very popular because of the absence of fat and presence of valuable nutrients like Calcium and Vitamin D. Many have heard the slogan “Milk does the body good.” But does that mean all forms of milk? ![]()
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