The
amount of fat in milk is measured in percent buttermilk. Based on
the amount of fat, milk is divided into three groups. One cup or one
serving from each of the groups contain the following nutrients:
Type of Milk
Protein
grams
Fat
grams
Carbohydrates
grams
Calories
Food Groups
Milk, Skim or Very Low Fat
8
1
12
89
1 milk serving
Milk, Low Fat
8
5
12
120
1 milk and
1 fat serving
Milk, whole
8
8
12
150
1 milk and
1.5 fat serving
It is recommended
you choose milk listed under Skim and Low fat categories.
These are lower in fat and calories. If you have an
intolerance to milk, you can substitute 1 ounce of
medium-fat meat or leaner per each serving of milk.
