It is important because it helps your nervous system work properly. The vitamin A in milk helps your body fight infections and your eyes to see better when the lighting is poor. The protein in milk is very high in quality and is important for building healthy skin and muscles. There are many different types of milk you can drink. The nutritional value of all these milks is very similar, only the fat and calories are different.
Some dairies also produce buttermilk, chocolate milk, evaporated milk and powdered milk.
Ice cream, yogurt, sour cream, butter, cottage cheese and all other varieties of cheeses are dairy products made from milk. The amount of milk you need depends on how old you are. Canada's Food Guide for Healthy Eating recommends that you eat a variety of milk products, including milk, every day. The following list shows the number of servings from the Milk Products group you need each day. Cheese is actually a concentrated form of milk with the same types of protein, calcium, vitamins and other nutrients as milk.