Sports Nutrition
Whether you are a star athlete or simply enjoy regularly participating in physical activities like dancing, soccer, tennis or bilking, milk’s nine essential nutrients play an important role in fueling any active lifestyle.
The Dairy Report
Check out National Dairy Council's blog. TheDairyReport.com serves as a forum for health and nutrition professionals to read about and share expertise, opinions and dialogue related to current trends and events in dairy foods, nutrition and science. Midwest Dairy Council registered dietitian Stephanie Cundith is a featured blogger.
2010 Dietary Guidelines
The new 2010 Dietary Guidelines emphasize a total diet approach, urging Americans to reduce calories and watch portion sizes, make more nutrient-rich choices, and move more. The new MyPlate highlights dairy as an essential part of every meal. Milk provides a unique package of nine essential nutrients and dairy foods are a substantial contributor of many nutrients that are important for good health.
Eating to get the most vitamins, minerals and essential nutrients without too many calories is eating the nutrient-rich way – a positive approach to eating healthy.
Child Nutrition & Resources
Dairy foods provide critical nutrients that help improve children’s overall diet and health.
Fuel Up to Play 60
Fuel Up to Play 60 empowers youth to take actions to improve nutrition and physical activity at their school and for their own health.
Lactose Intolerance
Lactose intolerance doesn't have to mean dairy intolerance. And, many health authorities agree that milk and other dairy foods are an important and practical source of key nutrients.
Women, Infants and Children
Midwest Dairy Council supports the nutritionists in the WIC program with nutrition education materials for clients and education programs
2010 Dietary Guidelines
Nutrition Service Center
Staffed by Midwest Dairy Council registered dietitian Carol Hicks, the Nutrition Service Center is your resource to get answers to your dairy nutrition questions, to request Midwest Dairy Council nutrition education materials, or to seek assistance in locating downloadable materials on our website.
Nutrition Education
Midwest Dairy Council offers a variety of handouts and resources for consumers and health professionals.
Health Fairs
Are you sponsoring a health fair for your school, community or business? No two health fairs are alike so we have provided you with a few ideas and resources to get you started.