Wellness

Raise Your Hand for Chocolate Milk Send to a friend Some schools and activist groups are looking to remove lowfat chocolate milk from cafeterias, but this actually could do more nutritional harm than good. Learn why you should raise your hand for chocolate milk. Click here for more info.

School Nutrition Programs for 2010 Send to a friend Learn about the Southeast Dairy Association's 2010 School Program offerings, including Fuel Up to Play 60, New Look of School Milk, Drink It Then Sink It, Expanding Breakfast and more. Download more info

Research on Flavored Milk in Schools Send to a friend New research shows that removing flavored milk in schools results in a decline in total milk purchases. Download more info

Flavored Milk In Perspective Send to a friend Is flavored milk as nutritious as unflavored (white) milk? How does flavored milk impact the quality of children’s and adolescents’ diets? What about the amount and type of added sweeteners in flavored milk? Does consumption of flavored milk cause weight gain? Is there a national nutrition standard for flavored milk offered in schools? Find out the answer to these questions and more. Download more info

Sample Snacks from Menus around the Country Send to a friend Try these tasty snacks that students are sure to love! 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

Action for Healthy Kids - Helping Youth Make Better Food Choices Report Send to a friend Ideas from and for nutrition, health and public health professionals to lead the way in helping youth improve their nutrition and food choices. Great resource for parents as well. Download more info

Action for Healthy Kids - Helping Youth Make Better Food Choices- Tips for Community Organizations Send to a friend Reproducible handout highlighting ways community organizations can help youth make better food choices - including the use of positive media messages and more. Download more info

Action for Healthy Kids - Helping Youth Make Better Food Choices- Tips for Parents and Caregivers Send to a friend Reproducible handout with tips for parents and caregivers on ways to help youth make better food choices- including being role models and more. Download more info

Action for Healthy Kids - Helping Youth Make Better Food Choices- Tips for Parents and Caregivers in Spanish Send to a friend Reproducible handout in Spanish for parents and caregivers on tips to help youth make better food choices including introducing a variety of foods at a young age and more. Download more info

Action for Healthy Kids - Helping Youth Make Better Food Choices- Tips for Schools Send to a friend Reproducible handout with tips for schools on ways to help students make better food choices including use of the school menu to educate students on healthy eating and more. Download more info

High Fructose Corn Syrup Send to a friend American Dietetic Association discussion of high fructose corn syrup and opportunites for clearing up common misconceptions and help consumers make better informed choices as related to sweeteners. Download more info

Regaining milk's place in schools Send to a friend The spotlight is on the schools in the Southeast who have converted to the New Look of School Milk in this recent Hoard's Dairyman article. The article discusses how changing the packaging of milk can lead to greater consumption of milk by students but also addresses some of the challenges in making htis program work. Download more info

Dairy and School Wellness Send to a friend Learn the nutritional benefits of consuming at least three daily servings of dairy and other nutrient-rich foods. Download more info

Dairy Foods in Child Nutrition Programs Send to a friend The National Dairy Council provides a detailed look at the extensive nutritional benefits of school food programs. Download more info

Dairy in School Wellness Policies Send to a friend Provide a balanced approach to school wellness policies by making sure that offerings are both nutritious and appealing to students. Download more info

Game On – The Ultimate Wellness Challenge Send to a friend Learn more about the year-long program that challenges American youth, their families and schools to incorporate healthy food choices and physical activities into their daily lives. Download more info

Milk and Wellness Send to a friend Discover milk’s pivotal role in wellness, and learn how you can improve milk sales and consumption in your school district to keep your students healthy. Download more info

Milk’s Unique Nutrient Package Send to a friend Take look at milk’s benefits for bones and beyond with details about each of milk’s nine essential nutrients. Download more info

Strong Bones for Your Kids Send to a friend These tips from the National Dairy Council show parents how to increase children’s intake of milk and calcium-rich foods, and reasons why calcium is crucial to child development. Download more info

Lactose Intolerance and Minorities Send to a friend The health consequences of avoiding dairy foods, the major source of dietary calcium, potassium, and vitamin D, may be especially serious for African Americans, Hispanics, Asians, and Native American Indians. Many minorities are at high risk of hypertension, stroke, osteoporosis, obesity, diabetes, and colon cancer – diseases in which a low intake of dairy and dairy nutrients can be a contributing factor. Learn the facts about lactose intolerance and what scientific experts say about this subject as it relates to minorities. Download more info

Lactose Intolerance Revisited Send to a friend Misunderstandings related to lactose intolerance and how to effectively manage this condition can lead to the unnecessary avoidance of dairy foods, which can compromise nutrient intake, especially calcium, and health. This edition of Dairy Council Digest examines how to manage lactose intolerance without sacrificing vital vitamins and minerals. Download more info

School Breakfast: Improving Students' Minds and Bodies Send to a friend A positive link between nutrition and learning has long been recognized. In fact, this concept underlies the federally supported School Breakfast Program (SBP). Unfortunately for many children, consuming a healthful breakfast is not part of their usual morning routine. For many children, the SBP is an important alternative to breakfast at home. Read more in this edition of Dairy Coucil Digest. Download more info

School Milk Pilot Test: Estimating the Effects of National Implementation Send to a friend During School Year 2001/02, the National Dairy Council and the American School Food Service Association sponsored a pilot study to test the effect of measures taken to improve the attractiveness of fluid milk products offered to students in elementary and secondary schools. The purpose of this report is to apply the findings of the pilot study in estimating the impact of implementing these measures nationwide. Download more info