Wednesday's letters: Food Guide's milk snub disappoints

Re. “Food Guide right to drop dairy,” Letters, Jan. 24
Regarding Canada’s new Food Guide, I agree that plant-based proteins need to play a larger role in the diet of Canadians but am disappointed that dairy products have been severely downgraded.
There are nine essential nutrients in milk. It is a top source of calcium, providing 30 per cent of our daily requirement in one eight-ounce glass. It is also a good source of protein and Vitamin C. An eight-ounce glass also provides 3