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Dairy MAX Stresses the Importance of Dairy Month and Dairy in Our Diets
Mon, 20 Jun 2011 16:50:33 CDT
Susan Allen of Dairy MAX, recently gave us an update on all things dairy, as we are in the middle of Dairy Month. June is Dairy Month and the National Dairy Council is providing a "30 Days of Dairy" tip sheet on their website to help people become involved in dairy month, says Allen. They are also providing tips on how to get the three full servings of dairy everyday and tips on proper serving size.
Allen also says the new My Plate program from USDA is helping to make dairy an integral part of every meal. With the average person only getting two of the three required servings, this will help consumers get that last and essential serving of dairy, says Allen.
Another program being used in many school systems in Oklahoma and across the nation is Fuel Up To Play 60, which is beneficial to school children because it not only teaches them about dairy and eating healthy, but also provides them with physical activity says Allen. The Fuel Up To Play 60 program also has funding that schools can apply for to help bring the program into their school system.
Allen says these programs are designed to focus on the younger generations to help make children healthier and to understand healthy eating, as well as showing the importance of 60 minutes of physical activity each day.
To hear the rest of Ron Hays' interview with Susan Allen on Dairy Month and Dairy MAX, click on the LISTEN BAR below.
Click here for the 30 Days of Dairy from the National Dairy Council
Click here for more information on Dairy MAX and Fuel Up To Play 60
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