• Call for Nutrition Research Pre-Proposals
  The 2010 National Dairy Council Nutrition Research Pre-Proposals details are available for download by clicking here.
• USDA Joins National Dairy Council and NFL in a Public-Private Partnership to Improve Health and Wellness in America's Schools
  Fuel Up to Play 60 campaign unites government, health professionals, industry and educators to defeat childhood obesity.
  
• Join Us on January 25th at 1:30 p.m. CST for a Webinar on "Lactose Intolerance: Health Consequences and Nutrition Solutions"
  Register today to take a closer look at lactose intolerance with nutrition scientist Theresa Nicklas, Dr.PH, M.P.H. and expert Dr. Wilma Wooten, M.D., M.P.H. who will share timely insights and the latest research.
  
• American Dietetic Association Supports Nutrient-Rich Foods as Best Way to Get Nutrients Needed for Overall Health and Chronic Disease Prevention
  Updated position paper published in the December 2009 Journal of the American Dietetic Association states that “the best nutrition-based strategy for promoting optimal health and reducing the risk of chronic disease is to wisely choose a wide variety of foods."
  
• NEW STUDIES REINFORCE IMPORTANCE OF DIET CHOICES IN TACKLING CHILDHOOD OBESITY
  Fuel Up to Play 60 program acts on science to give students the tools to eat healthier and get active.
  
• Dairy-Rich Diet Helps Buckle the Belt
  A new, multi-center trial adds to the growing body of evidence supporting dairy’s positive role in maintaining a healthy weight.
  
• Incidence of Lactose Intolerance Significantly Lower than Previously Believed
  New research shows that the national prevalence of self-reported lactose intolerance may be far lower than previously estimated, according to a study in the latest issue of Nutrition Today.
  
• Lactose Intolerant Individuals Have Higher Liking for Lactose-Free Cow’s Milk
  According to a new study, many adults with self-reported lactose intolerance report a higher liking of lactose-free cow’s milk compared to non-dairy, soy-based substitute beverages.
  

Call for Nutrition Research Pre-Proposals.
The 2010 National Dairy Council Nutrition Research Pre-Proposal details are available for download by clicking here.

COMING SOON! Lactose Intolerance Health Education Kit:
A compilation of science and resources designed to clairfy misperceptions about lactose intolerance and provide efffective management strategies.