Nutrition, Dairy, and You

Get the facts about dairy foods and good nutrition from the experts. The Dairy Council has been a leader in nutrition research since 1915 and we are your local resource for nutrition education, resources and materials. These PDF documents provide credible answers to your questions and many are based on research supported by the United States Surgeon General, Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005, and USDA’s MyPyramid.

Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, or Snack – Tips for Putting Dairy on the Menu

png Snacking Tidbits for Parents

png Kid-Pleasing Healthy Snacks

png Ideas to Incorporate 3-Every-Day

png Ideas for Navigating the Grocery Store

png Ideas for Eating Nutrient-Rich Foods

png 33 Tasty Snack Ideas

png Tips for Keeping Finicky Eaters Healthy

png Tips for Healthy Lunches


The Benefits of Choosing Milk

png Flavored Milk

png Think Your Drink

png Tips for Getting Your Children to Choose Milk Over Soft Drinks

png Milk's Nutrient Package


Nutrition and Better Health

png Understanding the Nutrition Label

png Good Nutrition for Strong Bones

png Food Groups to Encourage

png Calcium for Mature Adults 51 and Older

png Calcium Counts for Mothers to be

png Tips on Managing Healthy Weight

png Tips on How Parents Can Make an Impact on Family Nutrition

png Guide to Good Eating

png Tips for Helping Teens Get Calcium


Lactose Intolerance

png The Lowdown on Lactose Intolerance: Making the Most of Milk

png Lactose_Intolerance_and_Your_Child


Dairy Fact Sheets

png Yogurt Fact Sheet

png Milk Fact Sheet

png Cream Fact Sheet

png Cheese Fact Sheet

png Butter Fact Sheet

png Ice Cream Fact Sheet

png Organic Milk FAQ


On the Farm Dairy Practices

png What You Need to Know About Dairy Farming

png What You Need to Know About Milk



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