First 1,000 Days
Dairy foods provide important nutrients that help support a healthy pregnancy and neurocognitive development in babies
Dairy Every Day Nourishes Brains, Bones and Bodies
Evidenced-based background on how dairy foods help nourish brains, bones and bodies.
Iodine – Essential for Prenatal Brain Development
During pregnancy, your body needs 2x the amount of iodine daily to support growth and development.
NDC Lifespan Supplement – Pregnant and Breastfeeding Women
Dairy provides important nutrients that help support a healthy pregnancy and nourish a growing baby.
Dairy Grows Minds
Nutrition at every stage of early childhood.
Dairy Grows Minds (Spanish)
Nutrition at every stage of early childhood.
NDC Lifespan Supplement – Toddlers 12-23 Months
Dairy provides important sources of calories and nutrients to fuel brain development and growth.
NDC Lifespan Supplement – Infants 6-11 Months
Set the foundation for healthy eating habits that may prevent chronic diseases in the future.
NDC Lifespan Supplement – Preschoolers 2-5 years
Health experts agree water and milk are the only recommended beverages for children 1 to 5 years of age.
Strong Bones For Your Kids
Includes a calcium check-up, requirements by age and tips to help kids get the calcium they need.
Airplane Choo Choo: A Guide to Feeding Your Baby
Suggestions for the first two years. Remember every baby is unique. This guide helps get you started!
Airplane Choo Choo: A Guide to Feeding Your Baby (Spanish)
Suggestions for the first two years. Remember every baby is unique. This guide helps get you started!
Importance of Iodine
Information on the importance of iodine during pregnancy and tips to get more.
Importance of Iodine (Spanish)
Information on the importance of iodine during pregnancy and tips to get more.
Making the Move
Information for transitioning your child from whole milk to 1% or skim.
Making the Move (Spanish)
Information for transitioning your child from whole milk to 1% or skim.
Dairy Every Day is a Healthy Way
Dairy foods help healthy brains, bones and bodies grow.
Dairy Every Day is a Healthy Way (Spanish)
Dairy foods help healthy brains, bones and bodies grow.
Dairy in Pregnancy and Lactation
Quality nutrition in the first 1,000 days benefits maternal health and helps the child thrive.
Dairy Foods Help Nourish Infants & Toddlers
Leading health organizations recognize the benefits of milk and dairy foods in early years after birth.
Importance of Iodine in Prenatal Brain Development
Dairy foods are important sources of iodine for pregnant women.
Lactose Intolerance vs. Dairy Allergy
People often confuse lactose intolerance with a dairy allergy, yet there’s a crucial difference.
Lactose Intolerance & Digestive Health
Dairy foods plays a key role in supporting gastrointestinal health. Navigating lactose intolerance is individualized, and many people can continue to enjoy dairy foods with the right management strategies.
Health Benefits of Fermented Dairy
Fermented dairy foods play an important role in supporting health.
Science Summary: Lactose Intolerance
Low lactose and lactose free dairy provides nutritional benefits for those with lactose intolerance.
Enjoy Dairy Foods With Confidence
There are a variety of lactose-free and lower-lactose choices that deliver on taste and nutrition.
About Lactose Intolerance
Information about lactose intolerance and tips for consuming dairy foods.
Facts About Lactose Intolerance
Answers to common questions about lactose intolerance and tips to manage.
Yogurt Consumption & Lactose Digestion
Yogurt consumption plays a beneficial role on improved lactose digestion and tolerance.
Get Cultured on Fermented Dairy Foods
Information about fermented and probiotic foods and the benefits of fermented dairy foods.
Sports Nutrition
Dairy foods are excellent source of protein and other essential nutrients necessary for an active lifestyle and muscle recovery.
Dairy’s High-Quality Protein
Dairy foods can help you feel strong and energized.
Power of Protein: Quality Matters
Protein is naturally found in a variety of animal and plant foods, but not all is equal.
Recommendations by Sports Dietitians
Advice on hydration, protein needs, pre-workout nutrition and fueling during exercise and recovery.
Chocolate Milk: Official Beverage of OHSAA
Chocolate milk has 13 essential nutrients, including 8 grams of protein to help build greatness.
Chocolate Milk: Official Beverage of WVSSAC
Chocolate milk has the right mix of fluids, carbs and protein to power potential.
The Sports Nutrition Edge OHSAA Series
Tips on nutrition, protein, recovery, hydration, snacking and breakfast for the student athlete.
The Sports Nutrition Edge WVSSAC Series
Tips on nutrition, protein, recovery, hydration, snacking and breakfast for the student athlete.
Wheys to Boost Protein Throughout the Day
Ideas for adding whey protein to foods and beverages for relatively few calories.
Wheys to Boost Protein – Tips for Cooking & Baking
Whey protein is a versatile ingredient that can be added to food to help boost high-quality protein.
Milk – Nature’s Sports Drink
A research overview on the benefits of milk for sports recovery.
Think Outside the Blender with Dairy Protein
Tips and examples of which dairy proteins to use and when.
More Dairy Nutrition Resources
Dairy foods play a vital role in healthy eating patterns from infancy through adulthood, supporting strong bones, child development, disease prevention and longevity.
Smart Snacks for Kids
Healthy snack ideas and tips for kids ages 2-5 and 6-10.
Real Milk, Real Benefits
Various health benefits are at risk by replacing dairy milk with plant-based alternatives.
The Power of 3 Daily Servings of Dairy Foods
The recommended 3 servings of dairy foods per day help support optimal wellness.
How Dairy Supports Heart Health
Consuming dairy as part of a healthy diet is associated with a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease.
How Dairy Supports Immune Function
A strong immune system helps you feel good no matter what comes your way!
Science Summary: Dairy Matrix
Emerging research on food structure and the bioactive components of food, including dairy.
Science Summary: Milk as a Recommended Beverage
Milk is recommended as a critical component of healthy diets.
Science Summary: Yogurt & Health
Yogurt is a nutrient-rich food that can have many health benefits.
Science Summary: Milk & Health
Drinking milk helps Americans meet dairy food recommendations.
Science Summary: Dairy & Sarcopenia & Osteoporosis
Eating dairy foods may reduce the risk of age-related conditions.
Science Summary: Dairy & Blood Pressure
Dairy food consumption is associated with lower blood pressure.
Science Summary: Cheese & Your Health
Nutrient-rich cheese contributes protein, calcium, phosphorus and vitamin A to the U.S. diet.
Science Summary: Dairy & Type 2 Diabetes
Research indicates that dairy consumption is associated with lowering risk for type 2 diabetes.
Science Summary: Dairy & Bone Health
Dairy foods are integral dietary components for building and maintaining healthy bones.
Science Summary: Dairy & Cardiovascular Disease
Dairy food consumption is associated with lower risk for cardiovascular disease.
Effects of Dairy Intake on Inflammation
Dairy consumption as part of a balanced diet has potential beneficial effects on inflammation.
Prospective Urban Rural Epidemiology (PURE) Study
Dairy consumption associated with lower prevalence of metabolic syndrome, hypertension and diabetes.
The Food Matrix: More than the Sum of its Nutrients
Emerging research is exploring the role of the whole food package when it comes to health and wellness.
Dairy in School Meals
Resources to help school nutrition professionals ensure students have access to the nutrient-rich dairy foods they need to succeed in the classroom.
Whole & Reduced-Fat Milk at School
Schools may now offer a broader range of milk to their students.
Beyond the Carton
Learn about the contribution of dairy foods to nutritious diets and school meals.
Flavored Milk in Schools
Flavored milk can help schools address the nutrition, taste and health needs of students.
Lactose Free School Milk
Make lactose free milk a part of your school meals.
Chocolate Milk for Concessions
Use this guide to add chocolate milk to your concession stand menu.
School Milk is Critical to Child Nutrition
Milk delivers 13 essential nutrients that children need to stay healthy.
Shelf Stable Milk
Answers to common questions about serving shelf stable milk in schools.
Stronger With School Breakfast
School breakfasts play a big role in helping kids get the nutrition they need.
Stronger With School Breakfast (Spanish)
School breakfasts play a big role in helping kids get the nutrition they need.
Crediting Fluid Milk in Child Nutrition Programs
Tips for serving milk at breakfast, lunch, snack or supper meal services.
Smoothies for Your School Meal Program
Apply for a smoothie equipment grant, valued at $1,100, for K-12 schools.
Is Flavored Milk Really a Bad Beverage Choice?
Study results find nutritional benefits of flavored milk outweigh added sugars content.
About Fat Flexibility
A variety of dairy foods, including whole milk dairy foods, can fit into healthy eating patterns.
Safely Serving Dairy Outside the Cafeteria
Use milk crate cold bags to keep dairy foods cold when serving outside the cafeteria.
Milk Quality CheckList
Use this checklist to help ensure milk quality, safety and fresheness is at its best.
Large-Batch School Recipes
Easy USDA-compliant and student-approved recipes for school breakfast and lunch.
Smoothie School Kit
Large-batch recipes that meet USDA meal requirements and complementary countertop signs.
Hot Chocolate Kit for Schools
Hot chocolate can be part of reimbursable meals, per USDA guidelines.
Large Batch School Recipes
Large batch school meal recipes and visual recipe guides.
Dairy-licious Recipe Cards
At-home versions of our new kid-approved school meal recipes.
Taste & Vote School Kit
Host a Taste & Vote event at your school featuring our new kid-approved recipes!
Yogurt Parfait School Kit
Make yogurt parfaits at home or school using this handy guide.
Overnight Oats School Kit
Serve overnight oats to students and get credit for fruits, yogurt and grains, per USDA guidelines.
Chef-Inspired School Recipes
Quick from-scratch school recipes developed by National Dairy Council, Land O' Lakes and General Mills.
Classroom Activities
Downloadable resources to help educate kids about dairy farming and foods.
Dairy Detective
Sample different milk and yogurt varieties and guess each mystery food.
Dairy Every Day Coloring Page
Dairy every day is a healthy way to nourish brains, bones and bodies.
Squeeze & Freeze Ice Cream
Try this simple recipe to make homemade ice cream.
Advanced Dairy Coloring Pages
Let your creativity flow with these 10 dairy-themed coloring pages.
MOOga Yoga Poses
Yoga poses to get students energized and moo-ving -- and more focused on learning.
Make & Taste Lesson: Greek Yogurt
Explores the history and science behind the process of making Greek yogurt.
Make & Taste Lesson: Ricotta
Explores the history and science behind the process of making ricotta cheese.
Make & Taste Lesson: Butter
Explores the history and science behind the process of turning heavy whipping cream into butter.
Make & Taste Lesson: Mozzarella
Explores the history and science behind the process of making mozzarella cheese.
Valentine’s Day Cards
Printable Valentine's Day cards featuring dairy cows, foods and some MOOvelous sayings!
Undeniably Dairy Color-by-Numbers
This color-by-number activity page honors farmers, artisans and food lovers devoted to dairy!
Undeniably Dairy Coloring Book
Features real-life scenes from a dairy farm, fun facts and recipes that kids are sure to love!
Dairy Puzzles
Activities include coloring, connect-the-dots, a maze and a word scramble.
