MILO boosts the calcium content of milk by 50%

How does MILO Boost the calcium of trim milk by 50%?

A 200ml glass of trim milk contains 284mg of Calcium*. Adding a standard 15g serve of MILO which contains 150mg calcium, to a 200ml glass of trim milk, increases the calcium to 434mg - this is an increase of 52% or '50%'.

MILO made up with trim milk is a great choice, but whether you choose regular milk, reduced fat milk, or trim milk, 15g of MILO adds 150mg of calcium to your milk.

Why is calcium in the diet so important?

When last measured, in 2002, nearly 30% of children aged 11-14 yrs were not meeting the Estimated Average Requirement EAR for Calcium in New Zealand. **

Our bodies cannot make calcium so we need to consume it in the diet. Calcium is required for the normal development and maintenance of the skeleton. It is stored in the teeth and bones where it provides structure and strength. Ensuring adequate calcium intake throughout childhood and adolescence is very important for bone strength across the lifespan^.

How much calcium do children need?

Children are growing constantly and require good nutrition to build healthy bodies. An eating pattern that includes a variety of foods from across the food groups will provide children with the range of nutrients and fuel they need. Dairy foods are one of the core food groups and are best known for calcium and the role they play in building strong bones. Along with the rest of their body, children’s bones are growing rapidly throughout this period of their life. It is critical that children receive enough daily calcium to ensure their bones achieve their maximum strength. 2-3 serves of milk and milk products each day will provide a child with their daily calcium requirements^.

Boost the calcium of trim milk by 50% with MILO, for strong bones.

* The Concise New Zealand Food Composition Tables 8th Edition, Crop & Food and Ministry of Health, 2009

**NZ Food NZ Children: Key results of the 2002 National Children's Nutrition Survey, 2003

^NZ Food and Nutrition Guidelines for Healthy Children Aged 2012 Years, 1997; NZ Food and Nutrition Guidelines for Healthy Adolescents, 1998