Health Professionals and Nutrition Experts Raise Their Hands for Chocolate Milk Our nation’s leading health and nutrition organizations, including the American Academy of Family Physicians, American Academy of Pediatrics, American Dietetic Association, American Heart Association, National Hispanic Medical Association, National Medical Association and the School Nutrition Association, recognize the valuable role milk, including flavored milk, can play in helping children meet their daily nutrient needs. Find out the “Top Five Reasons to Raise Your Hand” in this educational handout or grab the supporting advertorial that shows that flavored milk has the same nine essential nutrients as unflavored milk.

NDC and NFL Take Aim at Childhood Obesity with Fuel Up to Play 60 Fuel Up to Play 60, a new youth-led program created by National Dairy Council (NDC) and the National Football League, launched nationwide and aims to help tackle childhood obesity. More than 36 million youth in an expected 60,000 schools will be empowered to take charge of their health during the 2009/2010 school year. The program is helping youth “get active and play” for 60 minutes daily and “fuel up” with critical nutrient-rich foods often missing from their diets – such as low-fat and fat-free dairy foods, fruits, vegetables and whole grains. Students and schools will work together to build a customized in-school program and expand opportunities for students to improve their overall health and the health of their school environment and community. For more information or to register for the program, please visit www.FuelUptoPlay60.com.

New Resources Available on Dairy’s Role in Child Nutrition

A new Child Nutrition Dairy Education Kit is now available! This kit provides scientific background and education materials that cover the important role nutrient-rich dairy foods play in children’s health. Included in the kit is an updated Flavored Milk in Perspective, which provides a comprehensive look at flavored milk, including the latest science and facts on this important source of dairy nutrition for children. Also featured is a white paper summary of the current child nutrition environment and the most up-to-date research and insights on dairy's role in child wellness, a joint statement from National Dairy Council and the School Nutrition Association on a recent ENVIRON report on nutrition in schools, and much more!

The Importance of Nutrient-Rich Foods in Planning Nutritious Meals for Children A new joint editorial The Importance of Nutrient-Rich Foods in Planning Nutritious Meals for Children Editorial from seven of the leading national health and nutrition organizations highlights the need for Americans of all ages to build more healthful diets with nutrient-rich foods, including low-fat and fat-free milk, cheese and yogurt, and help to reduce the risk of obesity and chronic disease beginning in childhood. In the editorial, the American Academy of Pediatrics, American Academy of Family Physicians, American Dietetic Association, National Hispanic Medical Association, National Medical Association, School Nutrition Association and Action for Healthy Kids lend support to the nutrient-rich foods approach, which considers the total nutrient package of a food or beverage, as a way for Americans to build and enjoy a healthier diet by getting the most nutrition for their calories.

Get Your Dairy Download Here The Dairy Download highlights the latest dairy nutrition research and provides details on how dairy foods help improve the overall health and wellness of children and adults, as well as new resources, fast facts, recipes and more. Check out the November/December issue, where you will find new research and information on lactose intolerance and the important role flavored milk plays in child nutrition. This issue also gives you access to an exciting announcement for NationalDairyCouncil.org users, expert advice on how those who are lactose intolerant can incorporate dairy into their daily diet, and more. If you haven’t done so already, be sure to sign-up for The Dairy Download and share it with your friends and colleagues!