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Raise Your (Milk) Glass to National Diabetes Month

The statistics on diabetes are staggering: every 17 seconds, someone is diagnosed. In recognition of American Diabetes Month this November, raise your milk glass to toast the benefits that low-fat and fat-free milk and milk products may have on lowering risk of type 2 diabetes. The 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans state that there is moderate evidence to show that milk is associated with reduced risk of type 2 diabetes. In fact, a new study adding to this body of research found that low-fat and fat-free dairy foods were connected with lower risk of type 2 diabetes in postmenopausal women. Read more about dairy’s role in diabetes risk and find out how you can take part in American Diabetes Month.

What Calcium Intake May Tell Us About the Diet Quality of Teen Girls and Women

Chances are, if you’re not getting enough calcium, you’re likely missing out on other key nutrients too. Creighton University’s Osteoporosis Research Center recently looked at food journals of healthy females 14-86 years old from six calcium and bone studies, and found that 62 percent with low calcium intake (defined as intake less than two-thirds of daily recommendation) had a poor diet overall. Read more at Nutrition Today.

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The Lowdown on Lactose Intolerance

Recently, health professionals across the country participated in a webinar on  lactose intolerance with solutions for overcoming this barrier to good nutrition. Jeanette Newton Keith, MD, and Cecilia Pozo Fileti, MS, RD, president of Latino Health Communications, led the discussion on lactose intolerance management and strategies for various ethnic groups. Don’t worry if you missed it – you can still check out the webinar or go to our website for the latest lactose intolerance information and resources. 

New Nutrition Education Resources

As a health professional, you are uniquely positioned to help families navigate often confusing health and nutrition information. The Southeast Dairy Association can help with new resources on calcium and bone health for both adults and children.