Child Nutrition & Resources
Dairy foods provide critical nutrients that help improve children’s overall diet and health. Midwest Dairy Council, in partnership with the National Dairy Council, offers the latest science-based information and resources designed to help health care professionals, school nutrition professionals and teachers understand the role of nutrient-rich dairy foods in improving child nutrition.
Visit the Materials section to download a variety of dairy nutrition and health messaging. The Midwest Dairy Council Promotional Items Order Form is also available for ordering dairy-themed merchandise.
Summary of the Child Nutrition Environment
Child Nutrition Reauthorization
USDA Beverage Substitution Rule
USDA Milk Anytime, Anywhere
Chocolate Milk: Tasty Nutrition
How to Build a Healthy Kid
How to Build a Healthy Kid
Our kids are becoming unhealthy and sedentary, yet budget cuts and the pressure to boost test results mean physical education and school teams have been reduced or slashed altogether. So how can we give our young people a fighting chance at good health?
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