Health agency proposes lowering daily milk intake recommendation; dairy association to hold seminar

Taiwan's Health Promotion Administration is considering lowering the recommended daily milk intake for citizens. The proposed change would reduce the guideline from the current 1.5 to 2 cups per day to just 1 cup, with each cup being approximately 240 milliliters.

This potential shift has drawn concern from the Dairy Industry Association of the Republic of China. The association argues that such a reduction could exacerbate the existing calcium intake gap among the Taiwanese population. They previously voiced concerns that lowering recommendations might negatively impact public health by limiting essential nutrient consumption.

In response, the Dairy Association announced it will collaborate with the U.S. Dairy Export Council to host a seminar. The event aims to advocate for maintaining the current recommended intake of two cups of milk per day. The seminar will likely present research and arguments supporting the existing guidelines and the importance of adequate dairy consumption for national health.