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J Nutrition July, 2009 - SUMMARY - See SYNOPSES and links after summary located at
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Getting milk fat has benefits -
1. CLAs (in milk fat) reduce adipose tissue
2. CLAs reduce body fat
3. Lessons from the Bovine Genome - DNA sequence of cow helps explain the unifying nutritional functions of milk.

What to eat - 4. Folate - Telomere dysfunction has been associated with development of age-related pathologies, including cancer, cardiovascular disease, Alzheimer's disease, and Parkinson's disease. Adequate folate preserves telomeres
5. Fish oil reduces colon cancer risk
6. Eating nuts reduces the risk of heart disease
7. Elderly need to get enough zinc - Reduced immune responsiveness is a classic hallmark of both aging and zinc deficiency
8. Fruits and veggies - Quercetin is the main flavonoid (antioxidant) in the human diet. Quercetin preserves the liver.

9. General dietary guidance in US reduces risk of early death - Recommendations for intake of fruits and vegetables, whole grains, lean meats, and low-fat dairy form the underpinning of dietary guidance for health promotion.

10. Breast feeding provides bacteria that reduce the risk of cow-milk allergy. This allergy may lead to asthma

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