Information for the health professional, educators and the American consumer concerning dairy.

Due to the increased attention to flavored milk in schools, by government, health, school, consumer and activist groups, the Dairy & Nutrition Council of Indiana wanted to provide you with information concerning this topic. We are concerned that profiling foods based on "bad" nutrients such as sugar, fats, etc., may really end up being detrimental to students consuming enough calcium through dairy, Click on the links below to download these materials for review.


Are Children Getting Enough Nutrients?
It's well-known that too many American children are overweight. But just as troubling is the fact that many are also undernourished. Because kids do not eat enough of the right foods, they aren't getting enough of five key nutrients: calcium, magnesium, potassium, vitamin E, and fiber, according to the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. For a more in depth analysis of this report and its far reaching implications download the report below.
FGTE_article.pdf

Position_statement-dairy

Institute_of_Medicine Report-Dairy Products_June_07.doc

IOM_response_letter

Dairy_and_Wellness

Sweetners statement

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