Nutrition & Health
Defending Dairy's Role in a Healthy Diet
Two major initiatives with an immense impact on dairy – the Child Nutrition Act and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans – are under review this year, and IDFA has worked tirelessly to be engaged, vocal and visible during the ongoing review process. From Senate and U.S. Department of Agriculture hearings to editorial columns and filed comments, IDFA leaders continue to deliver the message that dairy products are a nutrient-rich, cost-effective and important part of a healthy diet.
View highlights of the latest nutrition research and find quick links here.
Articles
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August 24, 2010
'Wellness' Goes Mainstream -
August 14, 2010
Dems May Use Food Stamp Money to Pay for Michelle Obama's Nutrition Initiative -
August 13, 2010
Top Athletes Team up to Refuel America with Chocolate Milk -
August 9, 2010
Britain Denies Plan to Scrap Free School Milk -
August 6, 2010
Research Institute Formed to Expand Dairy Research -
August 3, 2010
The Salt Hiding in Your Diet -
July 30, 2010
Keep Front-of-Pack Labeling Voluntary; No Traffic Lights, IDFA Says -
July 29, 2010
Low-Cal Cool-Downs for Summer -
July 28, 2010
What's your mooood?: Chocolate Milk and Gatorade Both Good Choices -
July 28, 2010
Experts Want Junk Taken Off Food Stamp Menu -
July 27, 2010
What Do You Lack? Probably Vitamin D -
July 27, 2010
A Slice of Community: Pizza Lunch in SVVSD Supports Area Businesses -
July 26, 2010
Ad Rules Stall, Keeping Cereal a Cartoon Staple -
July 26, 2010
Looking at the Food Pyramid -
July 26, 2010
Consumers Sour on Sugars -
July 23, 2010
IDFA to Submit Front-of-Package Comments Next Week -
July 23, 2010
Legislature Passes Bill Targeting Childhood Obesity -
July 23, 2010
Fad Diets Could Lead to Osteoporosis -
July 23, 2010
Term 'Milk' Has More to do With Color, Consistency than Nutrition -
July 21, 2010
Dietary Proposals Draw Criticism, and Often Are Ignored -
July 21, 2010
Childhood Obesity: Britain Outpacing the US -
July 19, 2010
Food, Fun — and Fat -
July 16, 2010
Innovative Vending -
July 16, 2010
School Cafeterias Aim for Balance of Nutrition, Appeal -
July 9, 2010
USDA Studies Effect of Taxing Sugar-Sweetened Beverages -
July 9, 2010
International Dairy Show to Feature Consumer Trends, Nutrition and Product Development -
July 9, 2010
USDA Says Soda Tax Would Cut Obesity -
July 1, 2010
SAMMY Winners Featured in USA TODAY, Feted at Disney World -
June 29, 2010
State Wants to Regulate Drink Choices at Daycares -
June 29, 2010
Blog: Natural or Not, Who Needs Gatorade? -
June 29, 2010
Weakened Nutrition Bill Passes -
June 24, 2010
Michelle Obama Emphasizes Nutrition -
June 19, 2010
Vending Menu Revised -
June 10, 2010
Cheese Is a Game-Changer -
June 8, 2010
Food Giants Revise Recipes to Please Uncle Sam -
June 8, 2010
Early Consumption of Soda Indicator of Unhealthy Diet -
June 2, 2010
Corn Syrup Producers Deal with Sour U.S. Sales -
June 1, 2010
Study: Fat-Free Milk Helps Women after Workout -
May 29, 2010
The Hard Sell on Salt -
May 28, 2010
MilkPEP Teams with Post for Back-to-School Breakfast Program -
May 27, 2010
Yogurt Crosses Cultures With New Styles, Imports -
May 24, 2010
Producing Healthy Foods for Needy Children in Reading -
May 21, 2010
Florida School Board Drops Proposal that Would Ban Chocolate Milk -
May 21, 2010
Editorial: Obesity Fight Will Take More Than Industry Promises -
May 20, 2010
RI General Assembly Takes Testimony on Proposed Sugary Drink Tax -
May 19, 2010
State Tables Plan to Limit Sugary Drinks in Schools -
May 19, 2010
For Yogurt Fans, Greek is the Word -
May 18, 2010
Health Link: The Chocolate Milk Diet
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May 17, 2010
School Milk May Lose Added Flavor: State Could Eliminate Flavored Milk -
May 17, 2010
Changes in Store for School Vending -
May 14, 2010
Editorial: Rubbing Salt in FDA's Wounds -
May 13, 2010
Kids Snacks: Yogurt Shows Biggest Consumption Rise -
May 13, 2010
Women Fall More, Not Less, After Large Dose of Vitamin D -
May 12, 2010
Doubt Is Cast on Many Reports of Food Allergies -
May 11, 2010
IDFA Responds to Report by Task Force on Childhood Obesity -
May 11, 2010
NMPF and IDFA Criticize Wisconsin Raw Milk Bill, Urge Federal Lawmakers To Legislate Restrictions on Sales of Unpasteurized Milk -
May 5, 2010
Industry, Media Launch Obesity-Fighting Platform -
May 5, 2010
Think You're Lactose Intolerant? You Might Be Wrong -
May 3, 2010
Nutrition Lab: Milk, soft drinks and bone strength -
April 30, 2010
Florida Considers Calories in Milk; Wisconsin to Allow Raw Milk Sales -
April 28, 2010
W.Va. School Wins National Fitness Contest -
April 28, 2010
Fermented Foods Make a Comeback -
April 27, 2010
Building Strong Bones Can Be Easy -
April 26, 2010
16 Companies Join NYC-Led Salt-Reduction Program -
April 26, 2010
Dessert-Inspired Yogurts Expand Flavors, but (We Hope) Not Waistlines -
April 26, 2010
Feds Invade Farm for 5 a.m. Inspection; Serve Warrant on Farmer up to Milk Cows -
April 23, 2010
FDA Should Set Limits for Sodium, Report Says -
April 20, 2010
FDA Denies Plans to Set Sodium Limits -
April 16, 2010
Administration's Campaign against Obesity Gains Momentum
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April 2, 2010
Dairy Remains Healthy Choice in Fight against Childhood Obesity -
March 19, 2010
IDFA Remains Engaged as Emphasis on Nutrition Grows -
March 19, 2010
NBC-TV's Hit Show 'The Biggest Loser' Shines Spotlight on Milk -
March 12, 2010
Food Idealism Won't Solve Obesity Challenge, Tipton Says -
March 12, 2010
Aligning Industry Messaging Is Key for MilkPEP CEO -
March 5, 2010
Saunders Joins First Lady on Agenda for School Nutrition Conference -
March 5, 2010
MilkPEP Ad Toasts Michelle Obama's Initiative on Obesity -
February 26, 2010
NIH Panel on Lactose Intolerance Offers Solutions that Include Dairy -
February 19, 2010
Federal Initiative to Fund Access to Healthy Foods -
February 19, 2010
Bring the "Raise Your Hand for Chocolate Milk" Campaign to Your Homepage -
February 12, 2010
First Lady Launches Initiative to Promote Healthy Lifestyles -
February 12, 2010
Who Dat? Reggie Bush in MilkPEP Super Bowl Ad -
February 5, 2010
IDFA Nutrition Group Needs Your Help to Preserve Dairy's Image -
February 5, 2010
State News: Proposed Bill Aims to Limit Cheese in Chicago Schools -
January 22, 2010
New York City Leads Efforts to Reduce Salt in Processed Foods -
December 18, 2009
Federal Group Unveils Strict Nutrition Standards for Marketing to Kids -
December 11, 2009
FTC Forum to Review Impact of Food Marketing on Children -
September 21, 2009
IDFA Voices Many Concerns to NYC Sodium Reduction Initiative -
September 14, 2009
Tipton Extols Benefits of Flavored Milk in Letter to Congress -
August 31, 2009
IDFA, NMPF Oppose Suggested Ban of Flavored Milk in Child Care Facilities -
July 20, 2009
Tax on Sweetened Beverages to Pay for Health Care Dropped -
June 22, 2009
Frye Joins Industry Experts to Review Direction for Global Dairy Platform -
May 11, 2009
Dietary Guidelines Committee Hears from Nutrition Experts -
April 24, 2009
Processed foods 'The Villain': What Should We Be Doing About It? -
April 13, 2009
Thornton Named Deputy Under Secretary at USDA
