Sustainable Nutrition Resources
Featured Resources
Why Winners Drink Milk
Eat Better, Eat Together with Real Dairy
Milk: From Cow to You Handout
13 Ways Milk Can Help Your Body
Think Your Drink
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Foundations For Healthy Eating
Eating more fruits, vegetables, whole grains and dairy foods is likely to have important health benefits for most Americans, according to the Dietary Guidelines. These foods are sources for specific nutrients of which many Americans are not getting enough — calcium, potassium, fiber, magnesium and vitamins A, C, D and E.
Youth Wellness Overview
Youth wellness and agriculture education are key areas of focus for the American Dairy Association Indiana.
What’s For Dinner?
This downloadable flyer helps you make healthier choices easier. Learn how to maximize the food groups for a healthy and delicious dinner.
The Importance of Iodine in Prenatal Development
Iodine is an essential micronutrient needed to make thyroid hormones, which are important for metabolism, as well as proper brain and bone development during pregnancy and infancy. At about 20¢ per 8-ounce serving, milk is an affordable source of iodine and other important nutrients.
Summer PlayBook
The Marion County Public Health Department (MCPHD) and American Dairy Association Indiana (ADAI) have developed a “Summer Can Be Fun” learning playbook to show that learning can be fun!
Science Summary: Yogurt and Health
Emerging evidence indicates that eating yogurt as part of a healthy diet may be associated with a lower risk for chronic diseases, long-term weight maintenance and reduced markers of chronic inflammation.
Video Resources
Looking for a fun outdoor activity? Grab some empty milk gallon jugs and some friends and try our putt putt golf activity.
This easy to do at home craft will be fun for all ages. All you need is an empty paper toll roll, our Cow Craft downloadable sheet, black and pink crayon/marker, scissors and tape.
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Nutrient-rich dairy foods not only help children and adults build healthy diets, they also contribute to healthier lives. Studies show dairy foods, as part of a healthy diet, improve overall diet quality, and may contribute to better bone health, lower blood pressure, and reduce the risk for cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes.
- NEW – Why Winners Drink Milk
- NEW – Eat Better, Eat Together with Real Dairy Booklet
- Milk from Cow to You Handout
- Milk from Cow to You Poster
- Milk: Thirteen Essential Nutrients
- Think Your Drink
- 1% Chocolate Milk Is Back
- Dairy Foods From Farm to Fridge
- Dairy Through Your Lifespan
- Science Summary: Milk as a Recommended Beverage
- Dairy Alternatives
- Dairy + Plant Based Diets
- Milk: Nature’s Sports Drink
- NEW – Breakfast Matters
- Dairy for Kids Pamphlet
- Healthy Drinks Healthy Kids
- School Meals are Essential
- Kids Need Calcium
- MyPlate for Preschoolers
- Helpful Tips for Hungry Kids
- The Importance of Iodine in Prenatal Development
- Webinar: Why Dairy is Important for Childhood Nutrition
- Webinar: It Takes a Village– Understanding Youth Wellness and the Impact of an Allied Community
- Youth Wellness Overview
- Think Your Drink
