Milk and dairy products – a scoping review for Nordic Nutrition Recommendations 2023

Introduction: Milk and dairy products are major sources of protein, calcium, and other micronutrients. Milk and dairy products contribute with approximately half of the total intake of saturated fat. Saturated fat is an important determinant of plasma total and low density lipoprotein (LDL)-cholesterol levels, and a causal relationship between high LDL-cholesterol and atherosclerotic cardiovascular disease has consistently been documented. Aim: The aim of this scoping review is to describe the...