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MILK AND milk products, such as yogurt, cream, and cheese, are known for their nutritional value. The dairy ingredients derived from them also offer incredible value. The diversity of dairy [...]

In 2005, the USDA Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee (DGAC) expressed concern that many Americans are consuming excess calories, but they are not meeting their nutrient requirements. The DGAC recommended that [...]

Consumers are interested in food trends, including plant-based foods. While households may sometimes buy plant-based products, almost all still purchase dairy overall. That's a good thing, because not all proteins [...]

Research linking dairy foods with reduced risk of disease has continued to grow over the past decade, including in the area of cardiometabolic health. So what exactly does this mean? [...]

People are interested in foods that can decrease inflammation. According to consumer insights from The Hartman Group, Bellevue, Wash., contemporary diets are personalized and all about balance, wellness and energy. [...]

Since National Dairy Council's inception over a century ago, the body of research linking dairy foods with reduced risk of disease has continued to grow. Today, dairy foods, as part [...]

What type of milk is best? Is fat in or out, and what about sugar? These are questions swirling in the minds of many consumers. By providing people with information [...]

Over half of the nation's students participate in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), which serves over 5 billion meals a year. That's a lot of meals, providing the dairy [...]

Sustainability is at a higher awareness level, but consumers don't necessarily call it that. People have broadened their interpretation of foods that are good for them beyond nutrition and health. [...]

The conversation seems to be moving in a more balanced direction for whole milk-based dairy foods (i.e., milk, cheese and yogurt). While nutritional guidance has recommended low-fat and fat-free dairy [...]

While protein consumption in the United States generally meets the minimum requirements, emerging research indicates a higher-protein diet --while staying within the range of 10% to 35% of total calories [...]

Milk's role in fueling sports performance is becoming mainstream among athletes and those who advise them--from the L.A. Lakers to Cornell University. Finding the right foods and beverages is essential [...]

For many kids in America, the school meal programs such as the National School Lunch Program and the School Breakfast Program are the only chance to get nutritionally balanced meals. [...]

Hop on the breakfast bandwagon and help consumers start their day with sufficient protein. Foods and beverages containing dairy deliver energy, promote heart health and aid in weight management. We [...]

Think about your favorite food or beverage--what makes you crave it? Is it refreshing, satisfying or nourishing, or does it enhance your day or lifestyle needs? We want Americans to [...]

Each year, Americans broaden their expectations of what constitutes food that is 'good for you.' It's no longer enough to simply be nutritious. For many, expectations also include such areas [...]

The nutritional and health benefits of dairy food consumption have long provided industry with multiple opportunities to promote its products to health-minded consumers. With an eye to the future consumer, [...]

Spreading the word about dairy's contributions to a healthy weight, and expanding the supporting science is key as obesity continues to be a serious health concern in the United States. [...]

Chocolate milk has been in the news recently--and part of that focus has been on its popularity as a recovery beverage for elite professional and endurance athletes. Chocolate milk is [...]

[ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] Whether today's health-focused consumer wants to add lean muscle, improve overall body composition, feel full longer after eating or battle high blood pressure, science points to whey protein […]

The article focuses on dairy products whose diversity from nutrition and taste to functionality and texture to their stand-alone attraction for consumers continues to be discovered. Dairy comes in an extensive variety of formats, including milk, yogurt, cheeses, frozen products, value-added beverages and cottage cheese and butter. At the present time, cheese is the most important representative of dairy and dairy flavor in prepared products.

The article discusses new research which explores the functionality of whey protein in sports nutrition. Studies have shown that whey protein contains all the amino acids in the proportions that the body requires for building muscles. They have shown that whey protein delivers key nutritional benefits such as independently stimulating muscle protein synthesis, stimulating protein synthesis better than carbohydrates alone, and augmenting new muscle protein synthesis after resistance exercise.

The article reports that extra vitamins A and vitamins D, along with other components extra calcium, omega-3s and probiotics, offer bonus nutritional benefits in milk. It mentions that milk-based products have additional calcium, protein or other components such as omega-3s and probiotics added. It also mentions that the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) does have a uniform set of principles for the rational addition of nutrients to foods.

The article discusses importance of dairy products to meet the protein need of children for their rapid growth and development. Topics discussed include protein contained in cells of human body, importance of protein for nutrient required for bone and muscle health, recommendation of the Institute of Medicine on protein need of children, lack of protein consumption among children, source of protein include milk, cheese and yogurt, and nutrients of public health provided by dairy products.