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Dairy Download: Winter 2010 - Lactose Intolerance: A Year in Review Send to a friend Lactose intolerance has remained a topic of interest for the health and wellness community throughout 2010. Learn more about new research and key events have continued to support the importance of incorporating dairy into the diets of those who may be lactose intolerant. Plus, find tips and tools for enjoying a healthy holiday season. Click here for more info.

Dairy Download: Fall 2010 - Fuel Up to Play 60 Rings the Bell on Another Year of Healthy Habits Send to a friend Back-to-school time brings a renewed energy to students, teachers and parents nationwide, generating excitement about a new year. At the same time, a crisis threatens the health of the nation’s youth. Fuel Up to Play 60, an in-school nutrition and physical activity program created in partnership with National Dairy Council (NDC) and the National Football League – with support from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) – is once again leading the way to make youth health and wellness a national school priority. Click here for more info.

Dairy Download: Summer 2010 - Fuel Up to Play 60 Inspires Schools and Kids Nationwide with Huge Success in First Year Send to a friend With childhood obesity front and center in America’s wellness landscape, Fuel Up to Play 60 has inspired youth to take action for their health, both in their schools and in their communities. Learn more about this program, as well as dairy's role in children's health. Click here for more info.

Dairy Download: Spring 2010 - NDC and Newsweek Convene a "Who's Who" Discussion of Childhood Obesity Solutions Send to a friend On March 16, National Dairy Council (NDC) was proud to join Newsweek in co-hosting an Executive Forum, “Childhood Obesity: Challenges and Ways to Promote Health and Wellness in America’s Communities,” which brought together more than 100 thought leaders across the public and private sectors to discuss childhood obesity. Read about this forum, plus learn tips and tools for addressing lactose intolerance. Click here for more info.

Dairy Download: April 2010 - Fuel Up to Play 60 Delivers on First Lady's Platform to Combat Childhood Obesity Send to a friend The momentum continues to build as Fuel Up to Play 60 shares the ambitious and attainable goals outlined by First Lady Michelle Obama’s "Let's Move" campaign. Plus, new lactose intolerance resources are now available. Click here for more info.

Dairy Download: November/December 2009 - Positive School Milk Experience Increases Consumption Send to a friend A new study published in the Journal of Child Nutrition & Management tested the effect of enhancing milk to be more appealing and attractive to students. See the results, and learn why milk’s “new look” wins in school lunch rooms. Click here for more info.

Nutrition and Health News Alert - October 2009 Send to a friend Insufficient levels of vitamin D are associated with cardiovascular risk factors. Also in this issue: How whey protein can help fuel an active lifestyle, nutrient-rich snacks and more. Click here for more info.

Nutrition and Health News Alert - January 2009 Send to a friend Specific food goals may help people lose weight. Also in this issue: Foods rich in magnesium – such as milk, cheese and yogurt – may help prevent conditions associated with high blood pressure such as preeclampsia and stroke. Download more info