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	WHAT'S NEW

• Health Benefits Drive Washington State Dairy Production Increase
Washington dairy farms increased overall production by 1.2% in 2007 compared to 2006 levels, according to the Washington Dairy Commission. The increase is attributed to recognition of health benefits derived from dairy products.
April 1, 2008


	Bone Health

• Calcium, Vitamin D and Dairy Foods May Play an Important Role in Colorectal Cancer Prevention
January 10, 2007


	Calcium

• An Inverse Association Between Calcium and Adiposity in Women with High Fat and Calcium Intakes
March, 2007

• Menopause Experts Highlight the Importance of Calcium
March 20, 2007


	Kids/Young Adults

• Calcium-rich diet, exercise build strong bones in girls, with big payoff in adulthood
January 09, 2008

• Too Little Milk, Exercise Hurting Kids
November 2007

• Adolescents with Dairy-Free Diets Fall Short On Calcium
March 20, 2007


	USDA Food Guidance Pyramid

The United States Department of Agriculture's new food guidance system illustrates the nutrient-dense foods you should be getting each day.


	Diabetes

• Does Dairy Calcium Intake Enhance Weight Loss Among Overweight Diabetic Patients?
April, 2007

• Low-Fat Dairy Products Are Good Diabetes Prevention for Middle-Aged and Elderly Women for Middle-Aged and Elderly Women
August 2006


	Seniors

• Rx for Boomers: Eat Wisely, Drink Plenty, Stay Active
Good nutrition is important throughout life, but it takes on special significance in middle age and beyond.
March 11, 2008

• Could vitamin D, a key milk nutrient, affect how you age?
New study suggests boosting vitamin D may have long-term benefits for inflammation, aging
November 2007


	Minority Nutrition & Health

• Calcium-Related Chronic Diseases in Ethnic Minorities: Can Dairy Consumption Reduce Health Disparities?
April 2006


	Nutrition

• Want Healthy Gums? Hit the Dairy Aisle.
Routine intake of dairy products can help reduce periodontal disease
February 6, 2008

• Milk and Cereal Team Up For a Winning Health Combination
March 20, 2007

• Milk Beats Soy For Post-Weighlifting Muscle Gain
Got milk? New study found that milk protein is significantly better than soy at building muscle mass.
April 15, 2007


	Vitamin D

• Researchers tie low vitamin D to heart disease
January 09, 2008

• Vitamin D May Help Protect Against Multiple Sclerosis
March 20, 2007


	Obesity/Weight Loss

• Increase Dairy Intake to Decrease Body Fat
March 20, 2007


	Chocolate Milk: The New Sports Drink

• UW Football | New Huskies post-practice drink — chocolate milk
August 10, 2007


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