Handbook of Dairy Foods and Nutrition

This new edition of Handbook of Dairy Foods and Nutrition presents the latest developments in dairy foods research. It examines the role of dairy products in the diet for cardiovascular health, reducing risk for blood pressure and colon cancer, and enhancing bone and oral health. In addition, the bone health of vegetarians and lactose intolerant individuals are addressed. The importance of milk and milk products in the diet throughout the lifecycle is addressed. Two completely new chapters have been added: "Milk and Milk Products" and "Contributions of Milk and Milk Products to a Healthy Diet Throughout the Life Cycle" and the existing chapters have been extensively revised.