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Dairy Council Digest Archives

Dairy Council Digest is a bimonthly publication that provides a comprehensive review of research on topics ranging from the benefits of dairy foods in child nutrition, to dairy’s potential protective role for metabolic syndrome and type 2 diabetes. Issues are posted in January, March, May, July, September, and November. A chronological library of past Dairy Council Digests is archived below.

2010 Dairy Council Digests

Dietary Protein's Role in Healthy Aging
Volume 81, Number 2 March/April 2010
Misperceptions Regarding Dairy Foods: A Review of the Evidence
Volume 81, Number 1 January/February 2010

2009 Dairy Council Digests

The Role of Cheese in Healthful Diets
Volume 80, Number 6 November/December 2009
The Role of Protein in Satiety & Weight Management
Volume 80, Number 5 September/October 2009
Nutrient Rich Foods: A Positive Approach To Building Healthier Diets
Volume 80, Number 4 July/August 2009
Metabolic Syndrome & Type 2 Diabetes: Dairy's Potential Protective Role
Volume 80, Number 3 May/June 2009
Child Nutrition: A Focus On Dairy Foods
Volume 80, Number 2 March/April 2009
Spotlight On Dairy Foods, Dairy Nutrients & Blood Pressure
Volume 80, Number 1 January/February 2009

2008 Dairy Council Digests

Flavored Milk: Questions & Answers
Volume 79, Number 6 November/December 2008
Lactose Intolerance Revisited
Volume 79, Number 5 September/October 2008
Functional Dairy Foods: Making Healthy Eating Easier
Volume 79, Number 4 July/August 2008
Dairy Protein Benefits for Physically Active People
Volume 79, Number 3 May/June 2008
School Breakfast: Improving Students’ Minds & Bodies
Volume 79, Number 2 March/April 2008
Dairy Foods & Cancer Prevention
Volume 79, Number 1 January/February 2008

2007 Dairy Council Digests

Health Benefits of Dairy Foods: An Update
Volume 78, Number 6 November/December 2007
Making Nutrient-Rich Food Choices First: Key to a Healthful Diet
Volume 78, Number 5 September/October 2007
A Perspective on Sugars & Health
Volume 78, Number 4 July/August 2007
Modern Dairy Farming Practices & Milk Quality: Myths & Facts
Volume 78, Number 3 May/June 2007
A New Appreciation for Vitamin D
Volume 78, Number 2 March/April 2007
Understanding Nutrition Claims on Food Labels
Volume 78, Number 1 January/February 2007

2006 Dairy Council Digests

The Role of Dairy Foods in Weight Management
Volume 77, Number 6 November/December 2006
Building Strong Bones: Starting In The Early Years
Volume 77, Number 5 September/October 2006
Emerging Health Benefits of Dairy Proteins
Volume 77, Number 4 July/August 2006
Cow's Milk Allergy Versus Lactose Intolerance
Volume 77, Number 3 May/June 2006
Dairy's Beneficial Role in Women's Health
Volume 77, Number 2 March/April 2006
The Role of the School Environment in Contributing to Children's Wellness
Volume 77, Number 1 January/February 2006

2005 Dairy Council Digests

3-A-DAY of Dairy for a Healthy Weight
Volume 76, Number 6 November/December 2005
Dairy's Role in Children's Health & Wellness
Volume 76, Number 5 September/October 2005
The New Food Guidance System
Volume 76, Number 4 July/August 2005
Highlights of the 6th Edition of the Dietary Guidelines For Americans
Volume 76, Number 3 May/June 2005
Changing Perspectives on Fat, Saturated Fat & Heart Disease
Volume 76, Number 2 March/April 2005
Probiotics: Considerations for Human Health
Volume 76, Number 1 January/February 2005

2004 Dairy Council Digests

Building Better Bones with Dairy Foods Throughout the Lifecycle
Volume 75, Number 6 November/December 2004
Dairy Foods' Role in Minority Health
Volume 75, Number 5 September/October 2004
Child Nutrition Programs: The Importance of Dairy Foods
Volume 75, Number 4 July/August 2004
The Benefits of Dairy Foods in Health Promotion
Volume 75, Number 3 May/June 2004
Dairy Foods' Role in Achieving a Healthy Weight
Volume 75, Number 2 March/April 2004
Dairy Foods' Contribution to Nutrient Dense Diets
Volume 75, Number 1 January/February 2004

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Dairy’s Health Benefits

Getting three servings of low-fat or fat-free, nutrient-rich dairy foods every day plays a crucial role in helping to promote bone health, healthy blood pressure and a healthy weight.