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Get the latest information on dairy nutrition and learn how many servings of nutrient-rich dairy you and your family need every day.

Current News

As if you need another reason to enjoy a glass of delicious, calcium-rich milk, right?  Well, in case you do, drink this in.

Dairy & MyPlate 

It’s a fact.  The government’s latest nutrition guidance -MyPlate-continues to solidify dairy’s role in a healthy diet. 

Dairy Food Safety

Proper storage and handling of food products is a necessity that will help maintain the quality, freshness and safety of the items you purchase and provide for your family.

Ask the Dietitian

It used to be that I got my health and nutrition information from my doctor.  But now I find I see him less and am turning to the Internet for advice about my diet. How do I know if the source is credible and the information is accurate?

Cheese

Did you know that cheese can help you meet general daily nutrition recommendations and help close the gap on a nutrient that many people are missing in their diets?  It’s true!

Yogurt

Walk down the dairy aisle of any grocery store today and you’re bound to see the yogurt section exploding with new varieties and flavors!

Bone Health

Kids aren’t the only ones who need an afternoon dairy snack. Find out if you do too!

Heart Health

Love your heart? DASH to learn which trio of minerals found in dairy foods may play an important role in maintaining healthy blood pressure.

Healthy Eating with MyPlate

Dietary recommendations reinforce healthy eating guidelines that include delicious dairy foods

Lactose Intolerance

Lactose intolerant? Try these easy-to-remember strategies for incorporating low-fat and fat-free dairy foods back into your diet.

Dairy Delicious Recipes

Keen on cooking? Have a mini-chef? Visit our Dairy Lovers section for nutritious and tasty dairy recipes including our new section, Cooking with Kids!

Fuel Up To Play 60

Does your school fuel up? Fuel Up To Play 60, the nationwide program from National Dairy Council and the NFL, empowers kids in grades 4 to 10 to educate and motivate their peers to make nutrient-rich food choices and get active and play for at least 60 minutes a day.

Flavored Milk

Whether your children like the natural flavor of milk or crave a burst of flavor, a recent study shows that children who drink flavored or plain milk consume more nutrients than children who don’t drink milk.