Fuel Up to Play
Fuel Up to Play 60 The National Dairy Council (NDC) and National Football League (NFL) are helping schools across the country score big with Fuel Up to Play 60, a program to tackle childhood obesity by giving youths a voice in changing the school nutrition and physical activity environment. Fuel Up to Play 60 is a proactive response to the growing obesity epidemic and declining physical fitness ...
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Dairy Farming
Dairy Farming in Florida Agriculture is all around us here in Florida. In fact, it is our state’s second biggest industry with dairy farming playing a key role. Florida is home to about 139 dairy farms that comprise wide open green pastures. We have 118,000 dairy cows in Florida that produce 253 million gallons of fresh milk each year. Dairy Farming Being a dairy farmer takes a 24-7 commitment e...
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Nutrition
Hello there and welcome to our Nutrition section! We thank you for using us as your resource for great information. Nutrition is important because eating right helps you feel great and stay healthy, so you can live well. Whether you’re a registered dietitian, educator or parent, we have plenty of tips and tools below to ensure that you are getting the most vitamins, minerals and other nutrien...
Nutrition and Health Links
3-Every-Day™ of Dairy Incorporating three servings of low-fat or fat-free milk, cheese or yogurt can be easy and enjoyable with delicious meal, beverage, and snack solutions. More than just great-tasting, each of these wholesome recipes offers at least 20 percent of the Daily Value for calcium and 10 percent of the Daily Value for protein per serving based on a 2,000 calorie diet. http://www.nat...
Fuel Up To Play 60 For Health Professionals
The National Dairy Council (NDC) and National Football League (NFL) are helping schools across the country score big with Fuel Up to Play 60, a program to tackle childhood obesity by giving youths a voice in changing the school nutrition and physical activity environment. Fuel Up to Play 60 is a proactive response to the growing obesity epidemic and declining physical fitness of America’s youth....
Consumers
Whether you are a whiz in the kitchen or not, the Florida dairy farmers are here to help. As we in the industry like to say, “all great recipes start with dairy.” There are indeed so many great recipes and so little time, so why wait? Click on any of the videos or suggested recipes and let the cooking begin! Healthy Tailgating Tips “Getting Up and Getting Moving” Nutrient Rich Fo...
Educators
Florida’s Educators Schools around the state recognize that dairy is an essential part of a healthy school environment. The Dairy Council of Florida works hand-in-hand with school nutrition professionals, educators, administrators, health professionals and students to ensure that dairy has a prominent place in the school meal program, classroom curriculum and wellness programs. Educators &am...
Health Professionals
The Dairy Council of Florida is an affiliate of the National Dairy Council that was established in 1915. The Council is dedicated to providing current, research-based dairy nutrition information. Health professionals are a key resource and are vital partners in positively positioning dairy to help individuals improve their overall nutrient intake and diet quality. Learn More About: Lactose Int...
