Leading nutritionists confront the science on milk and dairy
The evidence base on milk and dairy and its relationship with lifelong health has shifted significantly over the past decade, according to leading nutritionists.
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The evidence base on milk and dairy and its relationship with lifelong health has shifted significantly over the past decade, according to leading nutritionists.
A growing body of scientific research shows that the consumption of milk and dairy foods has a neutral or protective association with the risk of developing heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
6 April 2017 | By New Food
The consumption of dairy foods is an important part of a healthy diet and can play a role in ‘breaking the obesity cycle’, health and nutrition experts say.
22 March 2017 | By New Food
The majority of a room of healthcare and nutrition experts did not agree that milk and dairy foods should be targeted by public health recommendations to reduce population risk of heart disease or type 2 diabetes.
8 July 2016 | By Victoria White, Digital Content Producer
The Dairy Council Sports Nutrition Award is now open for applicants to submit their latest research on the role of dairy in sport and nutrition...
1 June 2016 | By Mandy Parrett, Editorial Assistant
Today more than 30 countries across the globe will raise a tumbler to the dairy industry in celebration of World Milk Day.
22 April 2016 | By Victoria White, Digital Content Producer
Three portions of dairy can provide between 90% - 100% of the daily requirement for iodine across the lifespan...
13 April 2016 | By Victoria White, Digital Content Producer
The Ulster Farmers Union and Dairy UK (NI) have launched plans for a major conference next month to focus on dairy volatility...
7 April 2016 | By Victoria White, Digital Content Producer
New research shows that dairy consumption, and the nutrients in dairy, were associated with less muscle loss and decreased frailty in older people...
17 March 2016 | By Victoria White
Two students have been awarded with The Dairy Council Sports Nutrition Award for their research into the benefits of dairy in sport and exercise nutrition...
22 January 2016 | By Victoria White
Swapping sugary drinks for milk or water will help to combat the growing risk of childhood obesity, experts explained at a conference organised by The Dairy Council and supported by AHDB Dairy...