Dairy Nutrition
Health Benefits of Dairy Products
Dairy products are loaded with essential nutrients including carbohydrates, protein, calcium, phosphorus, potassium, vitamins A, D, B12, riboflavin, minerals, and niacin. Learn why drinking cow’s milk helps to lower blood pressure and the risk of cardiovascular disease and type II diabetes. Any form of dairy intake such as Greek yogurt, cottage cheese, and more offers various health benefits.
Sports Nutrition
Health and fitness professionals are a trusted resource for accurate, up-to-date information about nutrition as it relates to exercise. Our client education tools, nutrition materials and recommended web links have been developed to help professionals educate active adults about optimal nutrition practices for a healthy lifestyle, including information on whey protein and chocolate milk.
Bone Health
Milk and other dairy foods provide an essential blend of vitamins and nutrients to maintain strong bones at all stages of life. Kids need strong bones to grow and develop properly, and adults need strong bones as well to prevent osteoporosis and other harmful conditions. Learn why getting your recommended dairy intake per day protects your bones.
Lactose Intolerance
Lactose intolerance is the inability to digest the natural sugar lactose, which is found primarily in dairy foods. Being lactose intolerant doesn’t require you to avoid dairy foods. Research has shown that people who are lactose intolerant can still eat and drink dairy. Get delicious and healthy lactose-free recipes to make for yourself or your kids who are lactose intolerant.
Milk Impersonators
All cow’s milk varieties offer thirteen essential nutrients, including fortified vitamin D. Alternative beverages like soy and almond can’t say the same. While it is fun to have variety, learn why dairy milk leads the way in nutrition and taste. Without a doubt, cow’s milk meets more of the dietary guidelines for vitamins and minerals compared to its plantbased counterparts.
Fermented Foods
Fermented foods, including Greek yogurt and cottage cheese, are also known as functional foods. This means they have potential benefits beyond basic nutrition. Many people hear the word fermented and are scared to try new things. Surprisingly, fermented foods and beverages are some of the best things to consume for a healthy lifestyle. Learn why fermentation is where it’s at.
Nutrition Toolkits
Physicians’ Toolkit
Dairy foods are an important part of the diet throughout life.
WIC Education Toolkit
Find materials about dairy’s role in The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program.
Sport Nutrition Toolkit
These materials help professionals educate active adults about optimal nutrition practices for a healthy lifestyle.
Continuing Education
Watch recorded webinars around dairy foods’ role in nutrition. CPEU certification is available following the webinar and a short survey.
The Dairy Alliance Mission
Everything we do is market-focused and proactively promotes and protects the interests of the Southeast dairy farm families.