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Yogurt is a nutrient-rich food that has been nourishing people for centuries. Made by culturing milk, yogurt contributes essential nutrients such as protein, calcium, phosphorus, zinc and B vitamins to recommended healthy eating patterns. The culturing process used to make yogurt helps break d...

The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) recommends low-fat or fat-free dairy foods, such as milk, cheese and yogurt, as a part of healthy eating patterns that have been linked to health benefits, including lower risk for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. Dairy’s nutrient con...

High blood pressure is a major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. A growing body of research indicates that dairy food consumption is associated with multiple health benefits, and a 2016 review concluded that total dairy food consumption is linked to lower risk for high blood pressure. T...

Milk is a delicious and nutritious beverage produced fresh in every U.S. state. Dairy foods like milk are foundational foods in healthy eating patterns, which include low-fat and fat-free dairy foods. Healthy eating patterns are associated with lower risk for cardiovascular disease and type 2 dia...

The latest research: The Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) lists low-fat or fat-free-milk, water, and 100% fruit juice among recommended beverages, and discourages consumption of sugar-sweetened beverages (SSB) such as soda and fruit drinks to help reduce excess calories. Read our Science Su...

Dairy foods such as milk, cheese and yogurt are foundational foods in healthy dietary patterns. Consuming dairy foods helps Americans meet recommendations for important shortfall nutrients, including calcium, vitamin D and potassium, and contributes several other essential nutrients, too. An e...

As the population of older adults in the U.S. continues to grow, the nutrition challenges these adults face will become even more serious public health concerns. Dairy foods like milk, yogurt and cheese are important sources of several shortfall nutrients for older adults, including protein, c...

Dairy foods, such as milk, yogurt and cheese, are foundational foods included in multiple healthy dietary patterns. These include the Healthy Eating Patterns in the 2020 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA), the Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (DASH) eating plan, as well as those recomm...

Because of milks unique nutrient profile, it has been an integral part of school meals for close to a century. Learn more in the School Milk Report's executive summary.

This report addresses why schools play a more important role than ever in helping forge the nations future. It illuminates the vital importance of improved nutrition and increased physical activity in creating an environment that enriches students; readiness to learn.