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Despite common confusion, treatment guidelines that have investigated dairy and acne do not recommend restricting dairy intake. Nutrient rich foods such as milk, yogurt, and cheese can be included as part of a healthy balanced diet. Milk is a source of a number of nutrients that have established roles in normal skin health, such as vitamin B2 and iodine. Milk and dairy foods are the major source of calcium and iodine in Irish teens’ diets, important to support this phase of growth and development. A registered dietitian can provide advice to ensure nutrient needs are being met, if dietary management of acne is considered. Did you know? The Department of Health recommends 3 servings from the ‘milk, yogurt, and cheese’ food group each day, and 5 servings for those aged 9 to 18 years. A serving is as follows:
200mls Milk
125g Yogurt
25g Cheese
Milk is perfect over wholegrain cereal, in smoothies, or to make a milky latte.
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Yogurt is ideal over homemade granola and berries, in a smoothie or as an on-the-go snack. Cheese is delicious on wholegrain toast or grated over a baked potato. Published 2025 This booklet is fully recyclable
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