MILK AND A HEALTHY DIET

Calcium Weighs In: Community-Intervention Study Is Published In Journal Of Physical Activity and Health

The battle against obesity in this country could be tackled one community at a time, according to a study published in the Journal of Physical Activity and Health. Researchers at the University of Colorado at Denver demonstrated the effectiveness of changing behaviors at a community level, suggesting that community-based interventions could be a viable option to address the nation’s obesity epidemic. Adults in Calcium, New York, who increased calcium intake by drinking more lowfat milk and other milk products and walked more frequently successfully lost weight after a 16-week overhaul.
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Pediatricians Awarded for Innovative Approaches to Combat Childhood Obesity

National "got milk?" Milk Mustache Campaign Recognizes 10 Pediatricians Making Great Strides for Child Health and Wellness.
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Nutrition Experts Laud Skim Lattes for Helping Calcium-Deficient Women Drink Their Milk

The growing popularity of coffeehouses may be helping to close the calcium gap in this country. Two out of three Americans fail to get enough calcium, which remains one of the nutrients most likely to be lacking in our diets - particularly among women.
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New Study Suggests Beverage Patterns May 'Make Or Break' Your Diet

Americans are filling their glasses with too many sugary drinks and not enough nutrient-rich beverage choices like lowfat milk, which may be affecting their weight and diet quality, suggests a new study presented today at the Experimental Biology meeting.
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