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Table 4.7 (cont<strong>in</strong>ued)<br />

Region<br />

<strong>and</strong><br />

country<br />

Age/population group<br />

Daily<br />

recommendations<br />

of milk <strong>and</strong> dairy<br />

products<br />

Translation of<br />

recommendations,<br />

weight of portions/<br />

serv<strong>in</strong>gs <strong>and</strong><br />

household measures<br />

Reference/responsible<br />

entity<br />

Comments<br />

204<br />

South Africa<br />

AFRICA<br />

Children 7–13 years <strong>Milk</strong> (500–750 ml<br />

or 2–3 cups)<br />

Adolescents 14–25 years <strong>Milk</strong> (250–500 ml<br />

or 1–2 cups)<br />

Adults 25–60 years <strong>Milk</strong> (250 ml<br />

or 1 cup)<br />

South African guidel<strong>in</strong>es<br />

for healthy eat<strong>in</strong>g for<br />

adults <strong>and</strong> children over<br />

the age of seven years,<br />

2004. Department of<br />

Health<br />

Adults should choose low-fat or fat-free<br />

milk. <strong>Milk</strong> recommendations <strong>in</strong>clude<br />

maas, yoghurt, sour milk <strong>and</strong> cheese.<br />

Elderly<br />

people<br />

60+ years <strong>Milk</strong> (250 ml<br />

or 1 cup)<br />

<strong>Milk</strong> <strong>and</strong> dairy products <strong>in</strong> human nutrition

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