Milk – A Multi-Faceted Food

by Kelsey Thornton, Tim Piper, EdD, CSCS,*D, and Joseph Allen, CSCS
NSCA Coach December 2019
Vol 6, Issue 3

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This article discusses the macronutrients and micronutrients that are in milk and provides information to help athletes better comprehend the benefits of consuming milk as part of their nutritional intake.

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This article originally appeared in NSCA Coach, a quarterly publication for NSCA Members that provides valuable takeaways for every level of strength and conditioning coach. You can find scientifically based articles specific to a wide variety of your athletes’ needs with Nutrition, Programming, and Youth columns. Read more articles from NSCA Coach »

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