Health and Nutrition
Healthy Foods Help Battle Childhood Obesity
Two new studies show how important forming healthy food and beverage habits can be in children and adolescents.
Get Nutrient Rich Quick
Here in the United States, we are at a crossroads in how we think about healthy eating. For decades, nutrition advice has focused most on what nutrients people should limit. But this hasn’t been effective; most Americans today not only are overweight, but also undernourished. Learn how to nourish your body and restore balance to your diet with the Nutrient Rich Foods approach.
Consuming More Dairy May Help Protect Adolescents from Gaining Body Fat
Milk does a body good, and new research found it may help teens be leaner. A recent study published in the Journal of the American College of Nutrition …more
American Academy of Pediatrics Doubles Vitamin D Recommendations
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recently doubled the recommended amount of vitamin D for infants, children and adolescents from 200 IU a day beginning in the first two months of life to 400 units per day of vitamin D beginning in the first few days of life. …more
Whey Protein: Work It In After a Work Out
What you eat after a workout is important to boost the benefits of your daily exercise routine. Incorporating whey protein into your post-workout “recovery nutrition” plan can help keep you on track. …more
Children Benefit From Drinking Chocolate and Flavored Milk
Whether you like the natural flavor of milk or crave a burst of flavor, a new study shows 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
Want a Great Smile? Brush, Floss… Eat Yogurt
Check out the findings of a new study for the latest on yogurt and dental health. Be sure to scan our other health and women’s health studies highlighted here as well.
Take Steps Now to Prevent Osteoporosis.
The U.S. Surgeon General’s Report on Bone Health and Osteoporosis states that, by 2020, half of all Americans over age 50 will be at increased risk for fractures from osteoporosis and low bone mass if no immediate steps are taken …more
Tips
If you're looking for a unique way to bone up on calcium and the eight other essential vitamins and minerals found in dairy foods, this section is for you. Full of the best trends and ideas for the whole family, try out our tips and be on your way to 3-Every-Day of Dairy! ...more
2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans and MyPyramid
The 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans include more specific advice on daily food selection and fitness than ever before. The recommendations, which are revised every five years, are based on the latest nutrition science and serve as a practical plan for achieving good health …more