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As part of our long-standing commitment to nutrition, the National Dairy Council (NDC) has for nearly a century supported scientific research to better understand the role of dairy in a healthy diet. Our Guiding Principles for Nutrition Science and Health Communication may be downloaded for your review.
Latest Research
"Clearing Up Confusion On The Role Of Dairy In Children's Diets" AAP News, June 2007
A Perspective on Sugars and Health - DC Digest Jul/Aug 2007
Calcium From Food May Benefit Bones More Than Supplements
Dairy Intake May Protect against Prostate Cancer in Smokers
Kids May Breathe Easier if Mom Increases Vitamin D Intake
Harvard Study Links Calcium and Vitamin D Intakes with Reduced Breast Cancer Risk
Cheese May Help Older Americans Stay Sharp
Nutrition Facts
A New Appreciation for Vitamin D - DC Digest Mar/Apr 2007
Understanding Nutrition Claims on Food Label - DC Digest Jan/Feb 2007
Making Nutrient-Rich Food Choices First: Key to a Healthful Diet - DC Digest Sept/Oct 2007
2005 Dietary Guidelines
3-A-Day
Three-a-Day Meal Time Makeovers
DASH Diet (Dietary Approach to Stop Hypertension)
Dairy's Role in Managing Blood Pressure
An estimated 65 million Americans have high blood pressure and an additional 59 million are classified as "prehypertensive" putting them at high risk for developing the disease. High blood pressure is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke.
The study called DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension) found that the risk of elevated blood pressure can be reduced with a low-fat eating plan that is rich
in low-fat dairy foods, fruits and vegetables. The plan is rich in calcium, potassium and magnesium – about two to three times the amounts most Americans get.
A New Look At Dietary Patterns and Hypertension - DC Digest May/June 2001
An estimated 50 million American adults have hypertension (high blood pressure), a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, stroke, and kidney disease. Lifestyle approaches to prevent or treat hypertension include dietary changes, losing weight if overweight, stopping smoking, limiting alcohol intake, and increasing physical activity.
First Ever Potassium recommendations
Potassium is a mineral that helps regulate fluids and mineral balance and is needed for muscle contractions and transmission of nerve impulses. It also helps regulate blood pressure; an important role considering one in five Americans is living with hypertension.
Healthy Weight
Healthy Weight and Dairy research backgrounder
Frequently Asked Questions about Dairy and Healthy Weight
A full compilation of peer-reviewed, published research is posted on National Dairy Council's (NDC) Website
Lactose Intolerance and Food Allergies
Dairy's Role in African American Health
According to the National Medical Association Consensus Report, "The Role of Dairy and Dairy Nutrients in the Diet of African Americans," all African Americans should increase dairy consumption to 3-4 servings of dairy a day to reduce the risk of certain chronic diseases, including hypertension and obesity.
Lactose intolerance is one type of food sensitivity —it's not an allergy. It is the result of not having enough lactase, an enzyme that digests the natural sugar in
milk, lactose.
Dairy Farming
Modern Dairy Farming Practices and Milk Quality: Myth and Facts - DC Digest May/Jun 2007