More than just tasting good, together, low-fat and fat-free milk, cheese, and yogurt provide a unique combination of nutrients. Research shows dairy foods, when consumed as part of a healthy diet, improve overall diet quality and may help to reduce the risk of osteoporosis, hypertension, obesity, colon cancer, and metabolic syndrome, a cluster of conditions that can lead to heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
This kit offers a variety of educational materials and resources on dairy’s various health benefits for people of all ages, and easy ways for people to incorporate three servings into their diets every day.
Calcium Assessment Questionnaire |
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Jumpstart Your Day with a Healthy Breakfast |
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Dairy Tracker |
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Mealtime Makeover |
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Power of 3 Planner |
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Wanted: Stronger Bones |
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From the Surgeon General: Improving Bone Health |
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Report from the American Academy of Pediatrics Recommends Dairy for Children's Bone Health |
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Kalkwarf, H., et al. "Milk intake during childhood and adolescence, adult bone density, and osteoporotic fractures in US women." American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2003, 77: 257-65. |
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Black, R.E. et al. "Children who avoid drinking cow milk have low dietary calcium intakes and poor bone health." American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 2002; 76: 675-680. |
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Bowman, Shanthy. "Beverage choices of young females: Changes and impact on nutrient intakes." Journal of the American Dietetic Association. 2002; 102: 1234-1239. |
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Helping Kids Build Stronger Bones and Better Bodies (A Journal of the American Dietetic Association Nutrition Fact Sheet) |
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Potassium Recommendations |
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Bone Health |
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Health Professionals: "3-A-Day™ of Dairy: Nutrients Kids Need to Build Stronger Bones and Healthier Bodies" (2005) |
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3-A-Day™ of Dairy Advertisement (2003) |
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33 Tasty Snack Ideas |
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Dairy Dazzling Calcium Carnival Brochure |
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Where's the Dairy? |
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Where's the Dairy? Answer Key |
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Dairy and School Wellness |
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