Healthy Eating
Why We Celebrate National Milk Day: The History, Safety & Nutrition of Milk
Date: 2025-12-03 17:59:48
On January 11, 1878, milk was first delivered in sterilized glass bottles—a breakthrough that transformed food safety and helped protect public health. This innovation set the stage for milk to become one of the safest, most trusted foods in our diets.
Today, milk continues to be a nutrient-rich, accessible and affordable food that supports health for people of all ages. Each serving provides 13 essential nutrients working together in what’s known as the dairy matrix—a natural synergy that can’t be replicated by supplements or foods with isolated added vitamins.
In this short video, we explore:
🥛 The history behind National Milk Day
🔬 How sterilized bottles changed food safety
🧬 Why the dairy matrix makes milk a unique whole food
👨👩👧 Milk’s role in nourishing kids, families and communities
❤️ How milk supports lifelong health and health equity
As a cause-based organization, Dairy Council of California is committed to elevating the health of children and families through nutrition education and partnerships that advance healthier communities.
Learn more at: https://www.DairyCouncilofCA.org/NMD
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