Dairy

High school (ages 12+)
Food & Cooking

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/dairy

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the scientific name for domestic cattle?Bos taurus and Bos indicus
2. Where do milk, cheese, and yogurt come from?Milk comes from animals like cows, goats, and sheep that were domesticated about 10,000 years ago. The milk is then turned into cheese, yogurt, and other treats through special processes.
3. Why do people drink milk and eat cheese?Milk and cheese are full of protein, calcium, and vitamins that help build strong muscles and bones. They also give you energy and keep your body healthy.

Lactase Persistence: The genetic ability of humans to continue producing lactase enzyme and digesting lactose into adulthood.
Bioavailability: The degree and rate at which a nutrient is absorbed and becomes available to the body.
Rennet: A complex of enzymes used in cheese-making to coagulate milk proteins.