Milk's Unique Nutrient Package

Calcium: 30%
Calcium helps build and maintain strong bones and teeth. This mineral also plays an important role in nerve function, muscle contraction and blood clotting. Each 8-ounce glass of milk provides 300 mg or 30% of the Daily Value (or recommended intake).

Vitamin D: 25%
Vitamin D helps promote the absorption of calcium and enhances bone mineralization. Milk is one of the few dietary sources of vitamin D. Each 8-ounce serving of milk provides about 25% of the Daily Value.

Protein: 16%
The protein in milk is high quality, which means it contains all of the essential amino acids or the "building blocks" of protein. Protein builds and repairs muscle tissue, and serves as a source of energy during high-powered endurance exercise.

Potassium: 11%
Potassium regulates the body's fluid balance and helps maintain normal blood pressure. It's also needed for muscle activity and contraction. Milk contains more potassium than the leading sports drink.

Vitamin A: 10%
Vitamin A helps maintain normal vision and skin. It also helps regulate cell growth and maintains the integrity of the immune system.

Vitamin B12: 13%
Vitamin B12 helps build red blood cells that carry oxygen from the lungs to working muscles.

Riboflavin: 24%
Riboflavin or vitamin B2 helps convert food into energy, a process crucial for exercising muscles.

Niacin: 10%
(or Niacin Equivalent)
Niacin is important for the normal function of many enzymes in the body, and is involved in the metabolism of sugars and fatty acids.

Phosphorus: 20%
Phosphorus helps strengthen bones and generates energy in your body's cells.

Magnesium: 8%
Magnesium plays a role in the production and transport of energy. It's also important for the contraction and relaxation of muscles. It is involved in the synthesis of protein, and it assists in the functioning of certain enzymes in the body.

Water
Milk is about 90% water so it can help provide valuable fluids to keep you hydrated. And with each ice-cold glass of milk, you're drinking a nutrient-laden liquid.