‘Just as children need milk to grow, adults need it too’

Abuja – A nutritionist, Ms Ngozi Eze, has advised Nigerians to add milk or milk products to their diets to ensure growth and strong bones.

The advice came against the background of the World Milk Day celebrated on Friday.

In an interview Eze underscored the need to sensitise the public about the importance of milk.

According to her, just as children need milk to grow, adults need it because it contains proteins essential for normal body function.

“Nigerians should ensure that they have milk or milk products in their diets, especially for growing children, pregnant women and nursing mothers.

She said milk and milk-derived products were “basic, easy-to-find food loaded with nutrients”, adding that they are among the richest sources of calcium essential for bone repair and strengthening.

The Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) declared June 1 as World Milk Day and it is celebrated globally. (NAN)