Liv on Dairy Nutrition

In this minute, Liv with the Minnesota 4-H Agriculture Ambassadors spills the milk on dairy nutrition. Discover the 13 essential nutrients found in dairy products, their crucial role as the leading source of calcium for bone health, and the surprising sustainability gains made in modern dairy farming. Learn why three servings a day is a delicious way to keep your body strong! 

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Minnesota agriculture is diverse and ever-changing! Join the Minnesota 4-H Agriculture Ambassadors as they explore the many different aspects of agriculture and how it operates in your daily life. In just a minute, grow your agricultural knowledge in an engaging way.

Liv: 00:00

I'm Liv, and welcome to Agriculture in a Minute with the Minnesota four H Agriculture Ambassadors. Pour yourself a delicious glass of milk and sit back while we spill the milk on dairy nutrition. An average American consumes over 600 pounds of dairy products a year. These products are not only delicious but also nutritious. Dairy provides 13 essential nutrients that include potassium, vitamin A, phosphorus, and more.

Liv: 00:26

Do you know what the leading source of calcium in a diet is? It's dairy. Calcium improves bone density, which is important for youth and adults. By consuming three servings of dairy a day, you receive all nine amino acids, multiple vitamins, and other nutrients. Additionally, dairy farming is becoming more sustainable as farmers care a lot about the environment.

Liv: 00:47

Today, producing a gallon of milk uses 90% less land and 65% less water than it did in 1944. Remember, three a day keeps the weak bones away. Thanks for listening to Agriculture in a Minute. Till next time, keep growing your knowledge. This is Liv with the Minnesota four H Agriculture Ambassadors.