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Build Stronger Bones for Life

It’s never too early or too late to develop lifestyle habits for healthy bones. Find out how 3 servings a day of low-fat or fat-free dairy foods play an important role, in a healthy diet, to help reduce the risk of osteoporosis.

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Osteoporosis: Test your knowledge

New FDA Health Claim Highlights Role of Calcium and Vitamin D for Bone Health


Nutrition & Health News Alert The October-November-December Nutrition & Health News Alert highlights current dairy-related studies and recent nutrition recommendations. This issue discusses topics ranging from disease prevention, the link between flavored milk and body composition in children, exercise recovery and more! Click here to read previous editions of the Nutrition & Health News Alert.


Nutrient-Rich Foods Webinar Recording It’s time to set a new course for nutrition guidance for consumers and their families. Learn about the Nutrient-Rich Foods (NRF) approach and how it’s a positive way of eating that focuses on a food’s complete nutrient package, shifting the focus from foods to avoid to foods to enjoy. Featured Speakers: Adam Drewnowski, PhD, University of Washington Amy Mobley, PhD, RD, Purdue University Click here to view the Webinar recording.


DASH Eating Plan Tool Kit Now Available! Research shows that the DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) Eating Plan, a balanced eating plan that includes nutrient-rich dairy foods, fruits and vegetables, may help lower blood pressure and other cardiovascular risk factors. The new DASH Education Tool Kit contains downloadable patient education materials, research summaries and a turnkey PowerPoint presentation that reviews the latest science and the Eating Plan. To access the new DASH Tool Kit, click here.

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		As a leader in nutrition research since 1915, the National Dairy Council® is dedicated to providing timely, scientifically sound nutrition information on the health benefits of milk, cheese and yogurt. © 2009 National Dairy Council®