Articles Tagged with ''aging''

From left to right, Takoua Debeche, Dr. Katrien Van Laere, Dr. Shawn Hueglin, and Dr. Susan Zaripheh speak during the "Unlocking New Frontiers in Protein Science" event in Louisville, Colorado.
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Why protein is crucial in every stage of life

Danone goes “all in” on protein during special event at its Louisville, Colo., headquarters.
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Brian Berk
January 7, 2026

Danone hosted a six-hour event solely about protein at its Louisville, Colo., headquarters, featuring interactive experiences, a tour of its Pilot Plant, educational sessions, and more.


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Dairy Foods Support Healthy Aging

Emerging research is showing the benefits of dairy foods across the life span, including with older adults.
Amy DeLiso
Amy DeLisio
March 12, 2024

A peek at a best-seller list or a trip to the local bookstore reveals a plethora of books on aging. Their prevalence reflects considerable interest in longevity and healthy aging during a unique time in our country’s history. The U.S. population is older than it has ever been. 


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Three servings of dairy daily promotes healthy aging

Aging results in a greater need for protein, calcium, potassium, and vitamins D and B12.TOPICS: Ingredients for dairy processors
Sharon Gerdes Health and Wellness editor of Dairy Foods
Sharon Gerdes
February 7, 2024

Hormonal changes associated with aging result in slower metabolism, loss of muscle mass, a propensity for weight gain, cognitive decline, and increased risk of diabetes, heart disease, and osteoporosis.


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Better Aging Through Dairy

There is a global opportunity in dairy ingredients for U.S. processors. Wherever they live, the older population needs good nutrition to live well. Whey powders and milk proteins can help food and beverage manufacturers develop nutritious foods.
Kara McDonald
June 8, 2012
An aging world population of almost half a billion seniors age 65 and older has placed demands on food and beverage manufacturers to take a closer look at the nutritional needs of seniors, who battle chronic conditions affiliated with aging. Dairy ingredients are well positioned to help address these needs.
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Dairy Foods Can Promote Healthy Aging

Sharon Gerdes Health and Wellness editor of Dairy Foods
Sharon Gerdes
January 13, 2012
The first baby boomers turned 65 in 2011. As more of the boomer generation reaches retirement age, the number of consumers 65-plus in the United States will burgeon from 40 million in 2010 to 72 million in 2030. Similar statistics can be seen around the world, with the highest percentages of seniors in Japan and Western Europe, and the highest population of seniors in China, whose citizenry swelled to 132 million people age 65-plus in 2011.
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