Scientifically based nutrition information helps health professionals promote health to clients and patients. Registered dietitians, nurses, dental professionals, physicians and other nutrition educators will find accurate information related to nutrition and health including educational materials, newsletters, our video loan library, downloadable resources, helpful links and more.
Visit www.nationaldairycouncil.org to find Health Education Kits, research papers and summaries, healthy weight with dairy information, Dairy Council Digest, information on the importance of 3-Every-Day of Dairy and more.
Western Dairy Association serves as the regional Dairy Council for Colorado, Montana and Wyoming. Our staff of registered dietitians and family and consumer science specialists are committed to providing credible, science-based research and nutrition information to consumers, health professionals and the media. The Dairy Council has been a leader in nutrition research since 1915. Our goal is to ensure health professionals, scientists, media and educators have a credible body of nutrition knowledge upon which to educate or base health recommendations.
Dairy’s importance in building strong bones and maintaining healthy bodies has been reaffirmed in the the U.S. Surgeon General’s 2004 Report on Bone Health and Osteoporosis, the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, and MyPyramid. All recommend eating three servings of milk, cheese or yogurt for optimum health.
What’s New?
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Fuel Up to Play 60
Make a difference in the health of our youth. The National Dairy Council and the National Football League present Fuel Up to Play 60, a program that motivates students and their schools to make wellness a priority. Students and schools work together to expand opportunities for students to “get active and play” for 60 minutes daily and to “fuel up” with nutrient-rich foods such as low-fat and fat-free dairy foods, fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Health professionals are best equipped to lead the way to healthy changes that can last a lifetime. Make wellness a reality by spreading the word to join Fuel Up to Play 60. Click Here for more about this program, and to learn what you can do.
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Unintended Consequences of Simplistic Dietary Recommendations
How often do we hear nutrition advice oversimplified? Omit trans fats… exercise more… eat more fruits and vegetables… avoid anything with high-fructose corn syrup… take your vitamins. Everywhere we turn, simple dietary messages that are intended to improve health and well-being are heard. This paper, published by Dairy Council of California, and endorsed by two former American Dietetic Association presidents, examines the consequences at the consumer level of “sound-bite” nutrition.
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Daily DASH Diary
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. Track your progress towards following DASH here by evaluating your consumption of fruits, vegetables and lowfat dairy foods.
Resources
Nutrient-Rich Foods Navigation: Enjoying Nutrient-Rich Foods First
Eating the nutrient-rich way means getting the most vitamins, minerals and other nutrients – but not too many calories – from foods. Boost the nutrient-richness of your meals and snacks – both at home and on the go – with these quick, easy and tasty tips.
Nutrient Rich Shopping List
A ready-made grocery store list that puts nutrient-rich food and beverage ideas at your patients’ and clients’ fingertips.
Food Groups Weekly Tracker: Enjoy Foods From All Five Food Groups
This tool provides a way for people to track their nutrient-rich achievements as they strive to meet the MyPyramid food group recommendations.
To order a free catalog or education materials contact Cheryl at creumann@westerndairyassociation.org or 303-451-7711.
