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Food and Agriculture
Organization of the United Nations set
1st June of every year to be "World
Milk Day" to focus and promote milk
consumption. Milk is a food that is
especially useful for children who are
growing up.
Milk is rich in protein that is
used to build muscle in childhood, help
repair the worn parts of the body in
adulthood. Calcium helps bone growth and
strength in children and reduce the risk
of osteoporosis brittle bones in
adults.
Drinking milk helps to strengthen
the immune system, nourish the nerves,
nourish the heart, help in the work of
the skin cell system. Milk fat provides
energy for the body, contributes to
lowering blood pressure and reduce the
risk of colon cancer.
Currently, Thais
consume 18 liters of milk/person/year or
2 glasses per week, which is 6 times
lower than the global average and small
amount compared to other countries
around the world.
