As nutrition educators, food service directors and parents, we are all working to improve the health of children in schools. Educational resources teach students about the importance of a healthy diet including dairy, while our dairy promotion programs encourage students to choose milk over alternative options.

Nutrition Education Programs Available for Teachers

Start the school year with Little D’s Nutrition Expedition for second grade classrooms and Arianna’s Nutrition Expedition for fourth grade classrooms. Bridges to Wellness blends classroom instruction with cafeteria connections for students in grades five through 10. …more

Local Wellness Policy Next Steps: Implementation

Childhood obesity is a startling setback we face in today’s society. A rise in the childhood obesity rate occurs each year. This epidemic was addressed at the national level with the passing of the Child Nutrition and WIC Reauthorization Act of 2004. ...more

Children Benefit from Drinking Flavored Milk

Kids are in a calcium crisis – they need more milk more often, and flavored milk can help close the gap. Flavored milks are nutrient-rich, providing the same health benefits and vitamins and minerals as unflavored milk. Studies show that children who drink flavored milk get more calcium in their diets, without consuming any more fat or added sugar than their peers. …more

School Breakfast: A Smart Start to the School Day

Starting the day with breakfast is smart for both the body and the mind. Research shows that children who eat breakfast score better on standardized tests and have fewer disciplinary problems. …more

Osteoporosis Awareness and Prevention

Osteoporosis is known as a “pediatric disease” with a “geriatric outcome.” Building strong bones during the “tween” and teen years, when bones are growing their fastest, is the best way to reduce the risk of osteoporosis later in life. ...more

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