Dairy Links

• Dairy Spot
  Drop by the Mid-Atlantic Dairy Association site for Dairy recipes and cooking tips, nutrition information, classroom activities and resources, and nutrition education materials. Click on "Farmers" to learn more about dairy farming, production and promotion.



• National Dairy Council
  In addition to dairy product information and nutrition, this site provides a comprehensive listing of educational materials addressing topics such as MyPyramid, osteoporosis, high blood pressure, cancer diabetes, and dental health.



• Nutrition Explorations
  Nutrition Explorations provides fun and easy-to-use activities to teach students about nutritious foods and a healthful diet. While visiting Nutrition Explorations, click on "Parents" for nutrition basics and tips for healthful eating. do not miss the "Ask the Expert" feature. Finally, Nutrition Explorations invites kids to explore the "world of nutrition" with interactive games and activities.



• 3-A-Day
  Learn how 3-A-Day of Dairy provides an easy way to help you, your family and your students, or clients develop positive eating behaviors aimed at improving bone health and blood pressure. This site features great tasting recipes, tips and meals makeovers. The "Mom's Corner" offers "expert" advice, resources and links to nutrition and fitness Web site.



• Ahh, the power of cheese
  Visit the ultimate site for cheese lovers - Ahh, the power of cheese TM. Explore the "Cheese Guide" for information about American-made cow's milk cheeses or the nutrition contribution of chesses to the diet. Search "Recipes" by meal or type for delicious ways to include cheese in meals and snacks.



• Real Butter: Pure and Simple
  Are you looking for a new recipe or timesaving cooking tips? Need to brush up on butter basics? From cooking and baking tips to hot trends and commonly asked questions, this is your one-stop shop for butter information.



• American Dietetic Association (ADA)
  The ADA site is an excellent source of food and nutrition information, including online tools and brochures, the good nutrition reading list, ADA publications, and links to additional food and nutrition resources.



• Milk Matters - National Institute of Child Health & Human Development
  Milk Matters is a public health education campaign to promote calcium consumption among tweens and teens, especially during the ages of 11 to 15, a time of critical bone growth. The campaign offers a number of free publications and materials about the importance of calcium for children and teens.



• USDA Center for Nutrition Policy and Promotion (CNPP)
  Visit the CNPP site for nutrition materials and information, including MyPyramid, MyPyramid for Kids and the Dietary Guidelines for Americans.



• National Cattlemen's Beef Association
  This site provides tools to educate consumers on fitting lean meats into a healthful diet. In addition to beef-related topics, such as iron and zinc, this site also contains general healthful lifestyle information.



• Dairy Farming Today
  Visit Dairy Farming Today for more information about dairy farming. Take the virtual farm tour or learn how farm families care for their animals and the environment.



• Moo Milk
  Take a virtual Tour of Milk from the cow to the table, play fun games, take the Moo Milk quiz, get tasty recipes and more. A great site for kids!