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Together, milk, cheese and yogurt provide a unique nutrient package of nine essential nutrients that help Americans improve overall diet quality. Enjoying three servings a day can also help maintain a healthy weight.

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Did you Know

Getting 3 servings of milk, cheese or yogurt is as easy as adding a slice of cheese to your breakfast toast or topping your blueberries with yogurt.

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Studies show dairy foods, when consumed as part of a healthy diet, improve overall diet quality and may help reduce the risk of osteoporosis, hypertension, obesity, kidney stones and colon cancer.

Look at our Guiding Principles for Nutrition Science and Health Communications.

Learn more about the current body of research linking dairy and weight management.



 Frequently Asked Questions about
 Dairy's Role in Healthy Weight


Did you know...
  • Enjoying three servings of milk, cheese or yogurt as part of a nutrient-rich, balanced diet may help to promote a healthy weight. (See Scientific Support)
  • The 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommends consuming nutrient-rich dairy foods every day as part of a healthy diet to improve nutritional intake and to help manage calories whether you are dieting or not. (See Scientific Support)
  • Studies show 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. (See Scientific Support)
  • The Dietery Guidelines recommend three cups of low-fat or fat-free milk or milk products everyday as part of a healthy diet and note that consumption of these foods does not lead to weight gain. (See Scientific Support)



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