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Promoting Dairy Products in Schools
IDFA has launched several initiatives — on both the national and state level — to promote the nutritional benefits and economic value of including dairy products in schools, helping members capture new school opportunities. Working with legislators, school administrators and a variety of health and nutrition experts, IDFA continues to endorse a broad variety of healthy and flavorful dairy options in school lunches and onsite vending machines.
Dairy in Schools Highlights — NEW!
- Erickson Brown Defends Dairy's Role in Schools before Senate Committee, 4/6/09
- Government to Study Food Marketing Aimed at Teens, 3/23/09
- Tipton Offers Domestic Options for Increasing Dairy Demand, 3/9/09
- IDFA CEO, Vice Presidents Participate at Innovation Forum, 3/2/09
- MilkPEP Webcast to Help Processors Boost School Milk Sales, 3/2/09
- Stimulus Bill, Signed by President Obama, Maintains Nutrition Funding, 2/17/09
- IDFA Promotes Dairy's Role in School Meals, 2/9/09
- IDFA Urges Iowa to Rethink New School Nutritional Standards, 2/9/09
News on Dairy Products in Schools
- Erickson Brown Defends Dairy's Role in Schools before Senate Committee, 4/6/09
- Government to Study Food Marketing Aimed at Teens, 3/23/09
- Tipton Offers Domestic Options for Increasing Dairy Demand, 3/9/09
- IDFA CEO, Vice Presidents Participate at Innovation Forum, 3/2/09
- MilkPEP Webcast to Help Processors Boost School Milk Sales, 3/2/09
- Stimulus Bill, Signed by President Obama, Maintains Nutrition Funding, 2/17/09
- IDFA Promotes Dairy's Role in School Meals, 2/9/09
- IDFA Urges Iowa to Rethink New School Nutritional Standards, 2/9/09
- Stimulus Bills May Bolster Dairy Demand through Nutrition Programs, 2/2/09
- IDFA Lays out Plan to Improve Feeding Programs, Increase Demand for Dairy, 2/2/09
- IOM Committee to Consider Ways to Reduce Sodium in American Diet, 1/19/09
- IOM Issues First Report on Review of School Meal Programs, 12/22/08
- Colorado Board of Ed Votes to Restrict Beverages Sold in Schools, 12/15/08
- NCI Recommends Lower-Fat Cheeses for School Lunch Program, 12/15/08
- USDA Issues Clarification on Vitamin A Fortification for WIC Milk, 11/10/08
- Efforts Now Underway to Update Dietary Guidelines for 2010, 11/3/08
- New York City Mayor Expands Nutrition Standards to All City Agencies, 10/27/08
- IDFA Proposes Dairy Recommendations for Federal Nutrition Programs, 10/20/08
- Members Support Voluntary Action to Improve Food Marketing to Children, 9/29/08
- USDA Sets Standards for Milk Substitutes in School Meals, 9/15/08
- IDFA Member Advocates for Cheese in School Lunch Programs, 9/15/08
- Kids Deserve Nutritious and Delicious School Lunches, Tipton Says, 9/8/08
- IDFA Urges Members to Comment on Child Nutrition Programs, 9/2/08
- Nutrition Listening Sessions Continue; IDFA Urges Members to Participate, 8/11/08
- DairyLine Broadcast: "The School Lunch Smackdown", 8/11/08
- Sustainability Video Includes Comments from Dean Foods, HP Hood and IDFA, 8/11/08
- MilkPEP to Re-introduce Milk as "The Original Wellness Drink", 8/11/08
- IDFA Asks House Budget Committee to Consider Impact of Outdated Milk Pricing System on Rising Costs, 8/4/08
- FTC Report Examines Food Marketing to Kids and Teens, 8/4/08
- IDFA Members Testify at Child Nutrition Listening Sessions, 7/21/08
- IDFA Advocates for Milk's Place in Future Nutrition Standards, 7/21/08
- IDFA Defends Position of Milk in Schools, 7/14/08
- Senate Resumes Consideration of Farm Bill and Dairy-Related Amendments, 12/10/07
- IDFA Responds to IOM's Recommended Nutrition Standards for Schools, 5/21/07
- IOM Report Recommends Limits to Sale of Dairy Products in Schools, 4/30/07
- NYC School Officials Asked to Reassess Decision to Limit Milk Choices, 3/19/07
IDFA Position on Dairy Products in Schools
Child Nutrition Act
USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans 2005
- According to USDA, the consumption of milk products is especially important for children and adolescents who are building their peak bone mass and developing lifelong habits. To read USDA guidelines on "Food Groups to Encourage," click here.
Women-Infants-Children (WIC) Program
- Tipton Offers Domestic Options for Increasing Dairy Demand, 3/9/09
- IDFA CEO, Vice Presidents Participate at Innovation Forum, 3/2/09
- Stimulus Bill, Signed by President Obama, Maintains Nutrition Funding, 2/17/09
- Stimulus Bills May Bolster Dairy Demand through Nutrition Programs, 2/2/09
- IDFA Lays out Plan to Improve Feeding Programs, Increase Demand for Dairy, 2/2/09
- USDA Issues Clarification on Vitamin A Fortification for WIC Milk, 11/10/08
- Interim Final Rule Aligns WIC Food Packages with Dietary Guidelines, 12/10/07
- IDFA Thanks Members for Efforts on WIC Proposed Rule, 11/13/06
- IDFA Warns That WIC Changes Would Have Significant Negative Impact, 11/6/06
- Processors Encouraged to Submit Comments on Proposed WIC Changes, 10/23/06
- IDFA Concerned About Impacts of WIC Proposed Rule; Sends Alert to Members, 8/14/06
- IDFA, National Milk Producers Federation Take Issue with WIC Proposed Rule, 8/7/06
- IDFA, NMPF Oppose Dairy Reductions to WIC Program, 6/19/06
- IDFA Outlines Importance of Dairy in Supplemental Feeding Program, 1/04
State News
- IDFA Urges Iowa to Rethink New School Nutritional Standards, 2/9/09
- Colorado Board of Ed Votes to Restrict Beverages Sold in Schools, 12/15/08
- NYC School Officials Asked to Reassess Decision to Limit Milk Choices, 3/19/07
- State Legislation Chart
- NYC Council Committee Reviews Decision to Reduce Milk Choices in Schools, 12/18/06
- New York City Imposes Strict Standards for School Milk, 1/3/06
- Illinois’ Proposed Nutritional Guidelines for Schools, 12/5/05
- South Carolina Proposes Food Standards for Elementary Schools, 12/5/05
- Kentucky School Food Standards Proposed, 11/21/05
- State News Tracks Bills on School Nutrition, MPC Labeling and Raw Milk, 11/7/05
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