Importance of Milk for Children

Milk is very beneficial for growing children and one of the best sources of calcium. It keeps bones healthy and strong and prevents bone loss. Calcium reduces obesity among children, as it helps to reduce unwanted fat. It is also important for strong teeth and maintaining proper dental health.

Dairy milk has essential nutrients that support a child's growing body, including:

High-quality protein

Calcium (supports bone health)

Potassium (helps maintain healthy blood pressure)

Vitamin D (supports bone health and heart health)

Vitamin B12 (builds red blood cells)

Vitamin A (improves the immune system)

Phosphorus (supports bone health)

Vitamin B2 (riboflavin, which converts food into energy)

Vitamin B3 (niacin, which converts food into energy)

One cup of whole milk contains:

Water: 88%

Calories: 149

Carbohydrates: 11.7 grams

Protein: 7.7 grams

Sugar: 12.3 grams

Fat: 8 grams

Fibre: 0 grams

This means, cow’s milk is a complete meal in itself. For children, this combination of nutrients is indispensable for good health, normal growth and prevention of various ailments such as rickets.

By keeping in mind AtmaSparsha Charitable Foundation adopted 140 children of Antarbharti Ashram School where Laboure’s keep their children from 10am to 6pm.

This school takes care of these children by their own, Breakfast, Lunch and one Glass of Milk has provided them daily. AtmaSparsha gathered 12 donors from the existent members to take care of every month of these children by collecting Rs.6000 for a month.