Health professionals can update their personal knowledge of dairy nutrients with these science-based nutrition resources and can also download teaching tools to inform their patients and clients about the many health benefits of dairy foods.
Featured News of the Month: DASH to Weight Loss
A recent article in Nutrition & Dietetics, an Australian scientific journal, examines the effectiveness of dietary approaches for weight loss among overweight or obese men. …more
WIC Toolkit Now Available
New from National Dairy Council®, the WIC Health Education Kit provides valuable resources for WIC health professionals to educate clients about the health benefits of dairy. Tools include nutrition education materials on topics such as lactose intolerance and the Dietary Guideline's Food Groups to Encourage (in Spanish and English), recipes and more.
New Study Shows Children Benefit from Drinking Flavored Milk
A new study released in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association found that children who drink flavored or plain milk consume more nutrients and have a lower or comparable body mass index than children who don’t drink milk …more
MyPyramid Program Targets Nutrition Gatekeepers
Project M.O.M. – Mothers & Others & MyPyramid – is a new initiative from the United States Department of Agriculture Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion aimed at transforming the way families eat. It is a collaborative effort of government, industry, educators, consumers and the media focused on connecting with family nutrition gatekeepers — moms, dads, grandparents, siblings and other caregivers — to help them make better food decisions. Empowered with skills and information, families can model healthy food behaviors and positively influence the choices children make. Learn more about the four projects on the Project M.O.M. Web site.
Are you hearing questions or concerns about flavored milk from your patients? Reassure them with the latest information supporting this innovative option for boosting milk intake!
The facts can't be disputed — kids of all ages just aren't getting enough calcium in their diets. Flavored milk is a great solution to this problem because kids who drink it end up with a higher milk intake overall, which means they get more calcium. Get the whole scoop on this simple solution to a very troubling problem. ….more
Pediatricians Address Role of Dairy Foods in Children’s Diets
An article that appeared in the June 1, 2007, issue of the American Academy of Pediatrics’ AAP News clears up common misconceptions about lactose intolerance, organic milk and flavored milk …more
Bone Up On Dairy to Reduce Risk of Osteoporosis
Eating three servings a day of dairy, in addition to regular physical activity, is an important way for the whole family to build stronger bones and reduce risk of osteoporosis. The Bone Up on Dairy to Reduce Risk of Osteoporosis handout provides tips to incorporate calcium-rich dairy foods into your diet for healthy bones.
Nutrition News Alerts
See summaries of the latest studies involving dairy, nutrition and health.
Downloadable Patient Education Tools
Looking for some new ways to deliver your health messages? Visit this section for handouts on everything from mealtime makeovers to wheel of calcium choices.
Frequently Asked Questions
"What happened to Dairy Council? Where can I get educational materials for health fairs?" All your questions about Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association are answered here.
