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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.

National Dairy Council Wins Award for the 7th Year in a Row

The Perspectives on Sugar and Health issue of the Dairy Council Digest written by Lois McBean M.S., R.D. recently won the APEX (Award for Publication Excellence) award in the Web & Electronic Newsletter category for the seventh time.

Click here to read this award winning newsletter.
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3-A-Day LogoAre you looking for ways to incorporate dairy foods into breakfast routines or daily diets? Do you need more tips about managing lactose intolerance? 3-A-Day™ of Dairy has teamed up with registered dietitian Lisa Drayer to host two online nutrition question and answer sessions on Gather.com.

Please visit the "Ask the Expert" section of 3aday.org for a full copy of the transcript from the first session, and log in to 3-A-Day's "Nourish Your Morning" page on Gather.com to ask Lisa questions about dairy foods and nutrition during the second session on Wednesday, August 27th at 7:30 p.m. (CST).

Lisa is the author of "The Beauty Diet" and "Strong, Slim and 30" and is frequently featured on CBS's "Early Show," NBC's "Today Show" and ABC's "Good Morning America."


Kids benefit from drinking flavored milk

In a new study in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association, researchers found that children who drink flavored or plain milk consume more nutrients and have a lower or comparable body mass index (BMI) than children who don't drink milk.  Results showed milk drinkers had higher intakes of vitamin A, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium and potassium than non-milk drinkers.
 
For more information on the study, click here and to learn about additional benefits of flavored milk, click here.




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