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National Dairy Council

Quiz: How much do you know about Irish milk?

You can really milk it if you get 10/10.

WHETHER A COOL crisp glass of milk on a warm day or a drop poured into your winter morning tea, there are few products as versatile as milk. 

There are plenty of competitors these days, but with thousands of dairy farms across Ireland, it’s safe to say that milk remains one of the things that Ireland does best. 

As detailed here in the National Dairy Council’s myth-busting booklet, milk is rich in nutrients and important for supporting a healthy, balanced diet. Often dismissed as ‘fattening’ as you’ll see from page three of the myth-busting booklet, a lot more needs to be taken into consideration before labeling an entire food group. 

As a society, we drink a lot of milk. We won’t tell you exactly how much we drink in this article because, frankly, that would give away the answers to one of our carefully devised questions.

If you’re curious about Ireland’s relationship with the white stuff or fancy yourself a bit of an expert, take the quiz below to find out how much you know about Irish milk.

How much milk does the average Irish household consume per week?
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4.34 litres
5.34 litres

6.34 litres
7.34 litres
Roughly how many dairy family farms are there across Ireland?
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13,000
17,000

21,000
25,000
How much of an Irish dairy cow's diet consists of grass?
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66%
76%

86%
96%
Which of these nutrients in milk contribute to normal cognitive function, thyroid function and skin health?
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Iodine
Phosphorus

Calcium
Potassium
How many grams of protein are in a 200ml serving of whole milk?
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3 grams
5 grams

7 grams
9 grams
According to data from Irish Universities Nutrition Alliance, what percentage of teenagers between the ages of 13-18 have an inadequate calcium intake?
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21%
31%

41%
51%
A 200ml glass of whole milk contains how many calories?
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100
130

200
250
How much milk was collected in Ireland in 2022?
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8.7 billion litres
9.7 billion litres

10.7 billion litres
11.7 billion litres
Which nutrient in milk contributes to normal energy metabolism, reduction of fatigue and mental performance?
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Vitamin B2
Vitamin B5

Vitamin B12
Protein
How many servings of dairy is recommended by the Department of Health on a daily basis?
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5
3

4
2
Answer all the questions to see your result!
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Milk genius
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Semi-skimmed
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Milk novice
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For more information on some of the main myths associated with dairy, visit the National Dairy Council.

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