I often talk about dairy and kids, especially related to school food. But what about the other end of the lifespan? As the American population gets older and older, we are beginning to see some dairy products that are designed especially for them. Although the decrease in milk consumption is smaller for Americans over 50 when compared to younger people, older Americans drink less milk overall, and the nutrients that come from dairy may be even more important for these folks. Many older adults are actually undernourished, lacking many vital nutrients. With the wide range of nutrients that dairy provides, milk, cheese, yogurt and frozen treats are great options to help bridge the nutrient gap. Older adults are at serious risk of losing both bone and muscle tissue, so the calcium, vitamin D and protein provided by dairy can be the perfect addition to a meal or eaten as a snack between meals. So to get all the nutrients that seniors need, nutrient-rich dairy is a perfect fit. One product that is taking advantage of the benefits of dairy is Thrive, a frozen dairy dessert that is designed as a nutritional supplement that is similar to fluid dairy-based nutritional supplements used by many seniors. What dairy products do you think are ideally suited to meeting the nutritional needs of older adults?