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New science review examines multiple health benefits of dairy foods
Food prices rose by 5.5 percent in the past year and are expected to increase up to an additional 4 percent in 2009. view more (2009-07-02)
New study finds dairy is not associated with weight gain
Calcium intake was not associated with weight gain in men over a 12-year period, according to a new study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition1. view more (2006-03-09)
Functional food task force meets on latest nutrition research
Consumers, health professionals and educators are bombarded with research about the health benefits of certain foods. To help sort through the information, dairy industry experts recently gathered at the Functional Food Task Force meeting in San Francisco. view more (2006-06-22)
Childhood dairy intake may improve adolescent bone health
Dairy is recognized as a key component of a healthy, balanced diet. However, until recently it was unclear how long-term dairy intake contributes to the many aspects of bone health in children, including bone density, bone mineral content, and bone area. view more (2008-08-13)
Eating ice cream may help women to conceive, but low-fat dairy foods may increase infertility risk
Drinking whole fat milk and eating ice cream appears to be better for women trying to become pregnant than a diet consisting of low-fat dairy products such as skimmed milk and yoghurt. view more (2007-02-28)
Lactose intolerance rates may be significantly lower than previously believed
Prevalence of lactose intolerance may be far lower than previously estimated, according to a study in the latest issue of Nutrition Today. view more (2009-11-06)
Acne, Milk and the Iodine Connection
Dermatologists seem to agree that something in milk and dairy products may be linked to teen-age acne. view more (2005-12-08)
Purdue study finds dairy better for bones than calcium carbonate
A Purdue University study shows dairy has an advantage over calcium carbonate in promoting bone growth and strength. view more (2009-04-29)
Tufts researchers are keeping track of vitamin K: Research summary
Much of what is known about the content of vitamin K in the U.S. food supply comes from research conducted in the Vitamin K Laboratory at the Jean Mayer USDA Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging at Tufts University. view more (2006-06-07)
Invest in your family's health by budgeting for nutrient-rich foods
Times are tough for many families and schools - so those food dollars need to work hard by providing plenty of nutrition. Many nutrient-rich foods such as milk, are a good economic and nutritional value because they pack in many essential nutrients at a low cost per serving. view more (2008-08-07)
New study shows children benefit from drinking chocolate/flavored milk
A new study released today in the Journal of the American Dietetic Association found that children who drink flavored or plain milk consume more nutrients and have a lower or comparable body mass index (BMI - a measure of body fatness) than children who don't drink milk. view more (2008-04-01)
Studies do not support unhealthful relation between animal foods and breast cancer
Breast cancer is the 7th leading cause of mortality in the United States and results in approximately 41,000 deaths each year. view more (2009-08-17)
Dairy is necessary, even for lactose-intolerant children
The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) announced last week that lactose intolerance in children should be managed by adjusting dairy food choices and eating patterns, rather than eliminating dairy products from the diet, because the unique package of bone-building nutrients in milk and dairy products is "essential for growth in... view more... (2006-09-13)
Is it time to revisit the current protein recommendations?
Current protein recommendations were established with the goal of preventing deficiency, but newer research indicates that many adults may benefit from eating more than the minimum requirement. view more (2008-06-17)
Dietary calcium is better than supplements at protecting bone health
Women who get most of their daily calcium from food have healthier bones than women whose calcium comes mainly from supplemental tablets. view more (2007-06-20)
Counting semi-viable bacteria in cheese
The Wageningen researcher Christine Bunthof has developed a direct method for counting bacteria in dairy products. The method not only distinguishes viable and non-viable bacteria but also semi-viable bacteria. These are too weak to divide, but still exhibit activity. The semi-viable bacteria play an important role in cheese ripening and therefore... view more... (2002-05-23)
Gut bacteria can manufacture defenses against cancer and inflammatory bowel disease
Bacteria naturally present in the human gut could produce substances that help to protect against colon cancer and provide therapy for inflammatory bowel disease. In a paper published in the journal Microbiology, researchers from the University of Aberdeen Rowett Institute of Nutrition and Health and from the MTT Agrifood Research Institute in... view more... (2009-02-06)
Kids still not drinking enough milk
American children are drinking too little milk and what they are consuming is too high in fat, according to a Penn State study. view more (2007-10-05)
Milk goes 'green': Today's dairy farms use less land, feed and water
Dairy genetics, nutrition, herd management and improved animal welfare over the past 60 years have resulted in a modern milk production system that has a smaller carbon footprint than mid-20th century farming practices. view more (2009-06-11)
New gene may offer clues to infertility in both cows and women
A newly identified gene that controls embryo development in cows may someday offer clues into the cause of infertility in women. view more (2007-10-30)
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