2. * Accommodation of Personal Preference * Nutritional Content * Allergies * Personal Beliefs

3. * Whole Milk * Pasteurized, nothing added or removed * Higher fat (~3.5%) and cholesterol content * Homogenized whole milk – fat is dispersed evenly throughout the milk (creamier) * Serving size: 1 cup (8 oz): 150 cal, 8 g fat, 12 g carbs, 8 g protein, 275 mg calcium, 300 I.U. vitamin A, 3.2 mcg vitamin D * 1% and 2% Milk * Partially skimmed milk * Lower amounts of fat and cholesterol content * Serving size: 1 cup (8 oz): 105-120 cal, 2-5 g fat, 12 g carbs, 8 g protein, 285-300 mg calcium, 500 I.U. vitamin A, 2-3 mcg vitamin D * Skim Milk * Typically fat-free (<0.5%) * Typically higher in calcium and vitamin A * Serving size: 1 cup (8 oz): 80 cal, 0.2 g fat, 12 g carbs, 8 g protein, 300 mg calcium, 500 I.U. vitamin A, 2 mcg vitamin D

4. * Lactose-Free Milk * Added amount of lactase – an enzyme that breaks down lactose * Can be whole, 2%, 1%, or skim * Appropriate choice for those who are lactose intolerant * Serving size: 1 cup (8 oz): 110 cal, 2.5 g fat, 14 g carbs, 8 g protein, 300 mg calcium, 500 I.U. vitamin A, 2 mcg vitamin D * Goat Milk * Less allergenic due to lower amounts of lactose than cow’s milk * More similar to human’s milk, making it easier to digest * Serving size: 1 cup (8 oz): 90 cal, 2.5 g fat, 9.5 g carbs, 8 g protein, 270 mg calcium

5. * Typically contains a much lower amount of calories than dairy milk * Contains many vitamins and minerals * Lactose-free & vegan * Typically has a nutty flavor * Low in protein * Serving size: 1 cup (8 oz): 60 cal, 2.5 g fat, 2 g carbs, 1 g protein, 0 mg calcium, 551 I.U. vitamin A, 2.8 mcg vitamin D

6. * Typically has added amounts of calcium, vitamin A, and vitamin D * Similar amount of protein to milk * Cholesterol-free * Lactose-free & vegan * Serving size: 1 cup (8 oz):100 cal, 4 g fat, 14 g carbs, 7 g protein, 300 mg calcium, 500 I.U. vitamin A, 2.9 mcg vitamin D

7. * Rich in omega-3 fatty acids * Nutty flavor * Lactose-free & vegan * Lower amounts of protein and calcium * Moderate amount of fat * Serving size: 1 cup (8 oz): 100 cal, 6 g fat, 9 g carbs, 2 g protein, 100 mg calcium

8. * Typically lower in calories and sodium * Higher amount of vitamin B12 * Coconut-like flavor * Lactose-free & vegan * Fat content consists mainly of saturated fat * Low amount of protein * Serving size: 1 cup (8 oz): 80 cal, 5 g fat, 7 g carbs, 1 g protein, 100 mg calcium

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