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NutrientRichFoods.org Offers Enhanced Information for Health Professionals Send to a friend As a health professional, your role is critical in helping overweight and undernourished Americans stop simply counting calories and instead make calories count more by teaching them how to identify and enjoy nutrient-rich foods and beverages as the foundation of a balanced, lifelong eating plan. The Nutrient Rich Foods Coalition offers teaching tools, resource guides, scientific details and more. Click here for more info.

New Research on the Prevalence of Self-Reported Lactose Intolerance Send to a friend Recent research shows that the national prevalence of self-reported lactose intolerance may be far lower than previously estimated, according to a study in the latest issue of Nutrition Today. Download more info

Lactose Intolerance and African Americans Send to a friend African Americans are disproportionately affected by lactose intolerance. Learn more about how to combat the health risks associated with insufficient dairy intake. Download more info

Cooking With Confidence Send to a friend This family cookbook using foods available through the WIC food package features flavorful Southern favorites, nutrition tips, kitchen basics and shopping lists. The 48 page cookbook is available in large quantities through Chef John Folse and Company, 225-644-0336 or reception@jfolse.com Download more info

The Dairy Report Send to a friend A new blog, The Dairy Report, is a forum for health and nutrition professionals to read about and share expertise, opinions and dialogue regarding current trends and events in dairy foods, nutrition and science. Visit the blog to read posts from the expert bloggers and sign up for the RSS feed so you never miss a post. Click here for more info.

Get the Facts on Dairy Send to a friend The dairy aisle has changed in the past few years with myriads of choices for families to enjoy. But many of the same questions linger about lactose intolerance, whole milk vs. fat-free milk, flavored milk and other dairy myths. Get the facts for yourself in this brochure. Download more info

The Importance of Nutrient-Rich Foods in Planning Nutritious Meals for Children Send to a friend Leading health and nutrition organizations are urging child nutrition advocates, school food service organizations and health organizations to support the use of “nutrient density” as the cornerstone of dietary recommendations and meal planning. Learn how taking this step will help Americans of all ages choose more healthful diets and help to reduce the risk of obesity and chronic disease beginning in childhood. Download more info

Dairy Council Digest Send to a friend Past issues of the bi-monthly publication that provides an accurate, comprehensive review of the latest research. Click here for more info.

Nutrient-Rich Foods Coalition Send to a friend Information on the partnership that brings together leading scientific researchers, communications experts and agricultural commodities to promote the importance of nutrient-rich foods, per the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Click here for more info.

Research Summaries Send to a friend Research reviews and summaries from multiple health and nutrition organizations, including the National Dairy Council. Click here for more info.