Press releases for 2008
The Dairy Council press releases for 2008
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Top Ten Reasons to Have Dairy in the New Year (23 December 2008)
It’s the start of a new year, and, if you’re like most people, you’re probably intending to re-shape your life and yourself! Whatever your plans are for the New Year, it’s likely they include the words ‘diet’ and ‘exercise’. So if you do plan to cut back on a few things, here are 10 reasons why having, or keeping, dairy in your diet should be on the top of your New Year’s resolutions list!
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Dairy and calcium benefit military bones (9 December 2008)
Military recruits who consume more milk have higher bone mineral density, and calcium and vitamin D supplements may reduce stress fractures, according to a recent review published in the journal Medicine and Science in Sports & Exercise.
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The Dairy Council Honours War Veterans at Cheese Ceremony (3 December 2008)
In the 90th year since the end of the First World War, The Dairy Council is especially proud to host the Ceremony of Christmas Cheeses at the Royal Hospital in Chelsea on the 3rd of December 2008.
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Childhood dairy intake may improve teenage bone health (27 November 2008)
Teenagers who had a high dairy intake in childhood have a higher bone mineral content, according to a study published in the November issue of the Journal of Pediatrics.
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Dairy May Help with Weight Management (21 November 2008)
A diet high in dairy calcium may aid weight loss, according to a recent study published in the International Journal of Obesity.
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Dairy and Dancing for bone health (16 October 2008)
World Osteoporosis Day is the 20th of October and The Dairy Council would like to highlight the importance of building and maintaining strong and healthy bones.
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Milk drinkers may perform better at school (14 October 2008)
Teenagers with higher academic performance are more likely to include milk, fruit and vegetables in their daily diet, according to a recent study published in the Canadian Journal of Dietetic Practice and Research.
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UK Consumers Increase Dairy Consumption and Use of Food Labels (15 September 2008)
New research released by The Dairy Council reveals that consumers are increasingly taking advantage of the health benefits of dairy.
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Enjoy One of Your 3-A-Day of Dairy in Your Lunchbox (28 August 2008)
As National Lunchbox Week approaches, The Dairy Council is reminding us to boost our calcium intake by including dairy at lunchtime. The most recent National Diet and Nutrition Survey found that many young people have inadequate intakes of calcium. So to meet our needs for calcium, The Dairy Council recommends three servings of dairy each day (3-A-Day).
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Milk may reduce exercise-induced muscle damage (21 August 2008)
Milk may reduce exercise-induced muscle damage (EIMD), according to a recent study published in Applied Physiology, Nutrition, and Metabolism.
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Further research shows skimmed milk as effective as sports drink (28 July 2008)
The capacity to exercise again after recovery following rehydration with either skimmed milk or a commercially available sports drink is comparable, according to a recent study published in the European Journal of Applied Physiology.
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Low-fat Dairy May Help Lower Risk of Cardiovascular Disease (11 July 2008)
Low-fat dairy may lower the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) associated with poor kidney function, according to a recent study published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
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Weight Loss Diet with Dairy May Benefit Bones (20 June 2008)
A weight loss diet high in protein and low-fat dairy improves calcium intake and may help to preserve bone mineral density (BMD), according to a study published in the June issue of the Journal of Nutrition.
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Don’t Forget Dairy During National Men's Health Week (06 June 2008)
During National Men’s Health Week (9-15 June 2008), The Dairy Council would like to highlight some of the reasons that milk and other dairy products are important to include in men’s diets.
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Focus on Bone Health During National Osteoperosis Month (02 June 2008)
With June being National Osteoporosis Month, The Dairy Council would like to highlight the importance of building and maintaining strong and healthy bones.
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The Facts on Cows’ Milk Allergy and Lactose Intolerance (16 May 2008)
In preparation for National Allergy Week (19-23 of May), The Dairy Council recently teamed up with the British Dietetic Association (BDA) to produced two new fact sheets called Cows’ Milk Allergy and Lactose Intolerance.
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A Loving Family May Increase Milk Consumption (12 May 2008)
Adolescent girls are more likely to consume milk when there is a greater emotional connection between family members, according a recent study published in the International Journal of Eating Disorders.
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Low fat Dairy May Help Lower Blood Pressure in Adolescents (21 April 2008)
Consumption of low fat dairy as part of the DASH Diet (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension), may help lower blood pressure in adolescents, according to a recent study published in the Journal of Pediatrics.
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Dairy May Guard Against Bowel Cancer (10 April 2008)
In the UK, Bowel cancer, or colorectal carcinoma, is the third most common cause of cancer overall and second most common in women. As April is Bowel Cancer Awareness Month, The Dairy Council would like to remind people of the beneficial effects of calcium and dairy foods.
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Probiotic Yogurt May Ease Side Effects of HIV/AIDS in Africa (14 March 2008)
Regular consumption of yogurt with added probiotic bacteria may help to boost the immune
system and reduce gastrointestinal problems of people suffering with HIV or AIDS, according
to the results of a recent study published in the Journal of Clinical Gastroenterology.
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Milk Powder May Impove Quality of Emergency Food Aid (6 March 2008)
Supplementing fortified blended foods (FBFs) with powdered milk, or whey protein, may provide
a number of important health benefits, according to a recent review published in the Journal
of Nutrition.
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Low Fat Dairy May Help to Lower Blood Pressure (22 February 2008)
Consumption of low fat dairy foods may help to lower blood pressure according to a recent
study published in Hypertension (Journal of the American Heart Association).
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Dairy Council Launches Dental Health Campaign (7 February 2008)
The Dairy Council is set to roll out an educational campaign, called Slurp & Chew Your Way to
Dental Health, which is meant to inform the public about the benefits of milk and cheese on dental health.
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Dairy promoting weight loss scheme shrinks waistlines (25 January 2008)
The results of a recent study in the Journal of Physical Activity and Health support
recommendations to include low-fat dairy foods in weight loss programmes.
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Food Allergy and Intolerance Week is the 21st to 25th of January (17 January 2008)
Next week is food allergy and intolerance week, and to help answer your questions and lay some myths to rest, The Dairy Council brings you the facts about milk.
