Health & Wellness
Dairy foods are a safe, wholesome and delicious source of essential nutrients — available at a reasonable cost. Combined, milk, cheese and yogurt contain high-quality protein, calcium, vitamin D and more, making dairy foods an important part of overall health.
NDC is committed to providing practical solutions to bring nutritious foods to people’s kitchens and lives. We are also dedicated to providing people of all ages with a variety of dairy foods to choose from to meet their lifestyle needs.
Health Benefits
The body of science indicates that eating nutritious dairy foods — such as milk, cheese and yogurt — improves bone health, especially in children and adolescents. They are also associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease, Type 2 diabetes and lower blood pressure in adults.
Bone Health
Dairy foods are a good to excellent source of many essential nutrients that help support bones.
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Heart Health
Dairy food consumption is associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular disease and lower blood pressure in adults.
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Type 2 Diabetes
Dairy food consumption is associated with reduced risk of Type 2 diabetes.
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Child Nutrition
Children deserve to be happy and healthy. It is up to adults to help ensure the right environment is there for them to thrive. NDC has always been committed to child health and wellness, including programs that encourage quality nutrition and physical fitness to support growth and development.
Fuel up to Play 60
Fuel Up to Play 60 is a national in-school nutrition and physical activity program launched by the National Football League and National Dairy Council, founded by America’s dairy farmers, in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). The program encourages youth to consume nutrient-rich foods (low-fat and fat-free dairy, fruits, vegetables and whole grains) and achieve at least 60 minutes of physical activity every day.
Fuel Up to Play 60 is designed to engage and empower youth to take action for their own health by implementing long-term, positive changes for themselves and their schools. As a result of the program, 13 million students are making better food choices and 16 million students are getting more physically active during the school day since the program began.
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