Western Dairy Association

Three daily servings of low-fat or fat-free milk and milk products every day as part of a healthy, balanced diet:

• Deliver important nutrients for a healthy body
• Help promote bone health
• Has been associated with reduced risk of certain diseases

It is recommended that people 9 years and older consume 3 servings of low-fat or fat-free dairy every day. However, on average, people are consuming only about 2 servings of dairy a day. Here are 30 ways to incorporate more dairy into your diet.

Breaking News On Your Child’s Bones. This sheet gives adults the how and why of building strong bones in children.

Breakfast makes a difference in student achievement.

This two-sided handout includes information on serving sizes, health benefits of each food group and helpful hints for food selection. Plus sample menu and activity suggestions.

Smart Eating And Active Play For A Healthier Tomorrow. Includes information on the healthy balance between children’s nutrition and physical activity. This is a revised version, and is also available in English.

A ready-to-go presentation on Dairy’s Role in MyPlate. Designed for nutrition educators to use with adult audiences. The Dietary Guidelines acknowledges the important role of dairy foods as part of a healthful diet and recommends that Americans increase current consumption to meet recommended amounts. Unfortunately 85% of Americans are not meeting Dairy Group recommendations. On average, Americans are currently consuming about two dairy servings a day. Adding just one more servings of dairy a day can help close the nutrient gaps in American’s diets.

The DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) Diet is recommended by the American Heart Association for lowering blood pressure. Ideal for adult audiences, this PDF presentation explains the DASH Eating Plan and provides research on its role in lowering blood pressure.

This two-sided handout includes information on serving sizes, health benefits of each food group and helpful hints for food selection. Plus sample menu and activity suggestions.

Help them enjoy dairy foods again with the simple tips highlighted in this consumer focused handout. 100 81/2 x 11 full-color glossy flyers per tearpad.

Nutrition tips for the fitness conscious adult.

14 pages

Addresses the importance of a healthy balance between nutrition and activity for adults. This is a revised version and is also available in Spanish.

A ready-to-go PowerPoint on Lactose Intolerance. Designed for nutrition educators to use with adult audiences, this will help you explain the facts, the symptoms and the solutions. The bottom line is that nutrient-rich dairy foods can and should be part of anyone’s diets, even those who maldigest lactose.

Addresses the importance of a healthy balance between nutrition and activity for adults. This is a revised version and is also available in English.

When flavored milk leaves the lunchroom, essential nutrients leave with it. The milk students drink is the milk that makes them healthy. This new science-based presentation on flavored milk’s role in children’s diets is designed as a tool for school nutrition professionals to use with staff, parents and administrators.

Teach students about their bones and the nutrients needed for healthy bones.

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.

Handout: 8 ½” x 11”

A ready-made grocery store list that puts nutrient-rich food and beverage ideas at your patients’ and clients’ fingertips.

Handout: 8 ½” x 11”

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.

Handout: 2-sided, 8 ½” x 11”

Smart Eating And Active Play For A Healthier Tomorrow. Includes information on the healthy balance between children’s nutrition and physical activity. This is a revised version, and is also available in Spanish.

Enjoying recess before lunch gives students the opportunity to benefit from both good nutrition and improved behavior. This resource will assist administrators, teachers and parents to work together in implementing recess before lunch. Tailored for Colorado or Wyoming, usable for all states!

Ages: adult

Enjoying recess before lunch gives students the opportunity to benefit from both good nutrition and improved behavior. This resource will assist administrators, teachers and parents to work together in implementing recess before lunch. Tailored for Wyoming or Colorado, usable for all states!

Ages: adult

Osteoporosis prevention tips for adults.

This interactive exhibit is a fun educational tool to use at a school health fair, conference, WIC clinic event and more. This unique tabletop display has been updated to reflect the 2010 Dietary Guidelines and current health information.

The exhibit has eight interchangeable question panels on topics such as Building Healthy Bodies; Calcium IQ; Healthy Mother, Healthy Baby; Power Up; Steps to a Healthier You; Nutrition and Your Blood Pressure; Weighing the Choices; and Fit Kids Fuel Up. An easy-to-use answer board helps your audience learn in a hands-on way. The content is suitable for ages elementary through adult. There is no charge for the exhibit and all that is required to borrow it is completion of a basic contract and submission of a $50 refundable deposit. For more information or to reserve the Test Your Nutrition IQ Quiz Board please contact Sarah Garrison at sgarrison@westerndairyassociation.org or 720-356-3170.

Compare the nutrients of favorite drinks.

This handout features nutrient bar graphs of eight popular beverages. These charts help teens and adults make healthy choices by comparing the nutrient pluses and minuses of their favorite drinks.