Milk History
Who originally began drinking milk 6000 years ago?
Africans
What culture was appropriated with the launch of the 2001 ad of La Llarona wailing for milk?
Mexican Culture
What enzyme are lactose intolerant people unable to process?
Lactase
What was the first animal to be domesticated for milk?
Sheep
Whiteness
What percentage of white people are lactose intolerant in the United States?
approximately 15% of white people
When did milk first become pasteurized?
1864
Why were people outraged at the removal of government cheese from Chico's tacos?
The cheese was a symbol of status and when removed it felt like their culture was stripped
What percentage of minority populations are lactose intolerant in the US?
50-80% of minority populations
What year did the "got milk" campaign launch?
1995
What disease did cow's milk carry in the early 1900s?
Tuberculosis
On average, how many gallons of milk do cows produce in a day?
6 to 8 gallons each day
When was milk introduced into schools?
1940s
Why was whole milk banned in schools until this year?
The government was worried about the excessive amount of fat
When did the first cow arrive in America?
early 1600s