Milk

Follow the links below to find information about drinking milk and its role in the diet.

Updated February 2008

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Title:   Milk and dairy product allergy
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   Cow's milk is a common cause of food allergy in children. Around 1 in 50 babies are allergic to cow's milk and dairy products. Although most children out-grow cow's milk allergy by the age of 4 years, persistent milk allergy may sometimes occur.
Date:   Nov 2003
Title:   Cow's Milk (dairy) allergy
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   Cow's milk is one of the most common food allergies in children. Studies in Denmark and Australia show that around two per cent of infants are milk allergic. Although most children out-grow cow's milk allergy by the age of four years, some retain the allergy for life.
Date:   Jan 2004
Title:   I've heard that some milk fats are required in order to absorb the calcium in milk. Is this correct?
Publisher:   Nutrition Australia
Description:   Discusses factors affecting calcium absorption from milk, particularly fatty acids, lactose and vitamin D.
Date:   Mar 1999
Title:   Fluoridated milk for preventing dental caries
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Tooth decay (dental caries) can cause pain and lead to loss of teeth. Fluoride is a mineral that prevents tooth decay. Fluoride can be used as a public health measure by being added to water supply, salt or milk. Fluoridated milk is often available to c...
Date:   May 2005
Title:   Cow's milk (dairy) allergy
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   Cow's milk is one of the most common food allergies in children, affecting 1 in 50 infants in Australia and New Zealand. Although most children out-grow cow's milk allergy by the age of four years, some retain the allergy for life.
Date:   Jan 2004
Title:   Cow's milk allergy
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Proteins in cow's milk are some of the chemicals that can set off an allergic reaction in some babies.
Date:   Sep 2008
Title:   Milk - which one's right for you?
Publisher:   The Jean Hailes Foundation for Women's Health
Description:   Different varieties of milk are compared.
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   Milk for toddlers
Publisher:   Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
Description:   Milk is a child's most important food in the first year of life and is still very important in the next few years.
Date:   May 2007
Title:   Milk free diet
Publisher:   The Children's Hospital at Westmead
Description:   The purpose of this diet is to remove cow's milk protein from the diet. However, it is important to replace this protein with suitable calcium rich alternatives. Appropriate milk-free foods from each of the five food groups are listed.
Date:   Aug 2000
Title:   Allergic Reactions to Cow's Milk
Publisher:   HealthInsite Topic Page
Description:   Links to information about allergies to cow's milk.
Date:   Jan 2008
Title:   Allergy, asthma and milk
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   In most people, unless they are confirmed to be allergic to milk or other foods, diet restrictions are of little benefit in asthma or hay fever, and distracts efforts away from more productive areas such as allergen avoidance.
Date:   Jul 2002
Title:   Milk, mucus and cough
Publisher:   Australasian Society of Clinical Immunology and Allergy (ASCIA)
Description:   Some people complain that milk makes their nose run, coats their throat and triggers coughing. Why is this so?
Date:   Mar 2002
Title:   Feed thickener for newborn infants with gastro-oesophageal reflux
Publisher:   John Wiley and Sons, Ltd. for The Cochrane Collaboration
Description:   Many newborn babies (in the first four weeks of life) suffer from gastro-oesophageal reflux, especially if they are born premature. Thickening the milk feed is a simple manoeuvre and commonly used as first line treatment for gastro-oesophageal reflux. ...
Date:   Mar 2002
Title:   Asthma and dairy foods
Publisher:   myDr
Description:   This special feature explores the asthma and dairy foods debate. Find out if milk is safe for your child with asthma.
Date:   Aug 2006
Title:   Core food groups for different age groups or status
Publisher:   Healthy Eating Club
Description:   This table presents the core food groups and the recommended daily intake for different age groups or status.
Date:   Mar 2001
Title:   I have seen 'whey protein' advertised in health food stores as the source of food protein with the highest nutritional value. Is this correct, and, if so, should I be eating it to ensure that I get enough protein?
Publisher:   Nutrition Australia
Description:   Discusses proteins and amino acids, and food sources of these, including whey.
Date:   Jul 1999
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