Tammy Anderson-Wise

Nutrition in early childhood sets the stage for lifelong health

Dairy processors have an opportunity to showcase the benefits of dairy foods for children’s early life stages and for children overall.

Tammy Anderson-Wise

February 3, 2021

The foundation for healthy eating starts early, as research continues to show nutrition during the first 1,000 days of life has far-reaching impacts on children's ability to succeed in both school and life.

Healthy eating boosts immunity during COVID-19 and beyond

Dairy processors could support community health by bringing nutritious dairy foods to the market and empowering consumers with information needed to positively impact their health and wellbeing.

Tammy Anderson-Wise

May 12, 2020

As communities throughout the world look for ways to minimize the risk of COVID-19, maintaining and boosting good health is top of mind for many.

Milk is a go-to beverage for young children

A new report provides clear and simple recommendations to make beverage selection for young children easier

Tammy Anderson-Wise

February 4, 2020

Healthy eating patterns are important at all stages of life, but especially during early childhood when children are building the foundation for lifelong health.

Keep milk on the table

There’s a strong movement toward plant-based eating. By emphasizing dairy milk’s unique nutrients, the dairy industry can help ensure milk will be a key part of plant-based diets well into the future.

Tammy Anderson-Wise

February 12, 2019

Plant-based diets are gaining traction among consumers, institutions and even government recommended dietary guidelines. Although the health benefits of consuming more vegetables, fruits and plant-based proteins are well-founded, "plant-based" is sometimes misconstrued to mean the elimination of animal-derived foods such as dairy milk.

Understand emerging nutrition trends

Dairy Council of California’s trends tracking system is designed to identify issues early and follow their development to help the dairy community plan for the future.

Tammy Anderson-Wise

January 4, 2019

Dairy Council of California’s trends tracking system is designed to identify issues early and follow their development to help the dairy community plan for the future.

California legislation making milk, water ‘default’ beverages at restaurants

That is good news for the dairy community and public health.

Tammy Anderson-Wise

November 16, 2018

That is good news for the dairy community and public health.

Improving access to healthful dairy foods takes on priority status

A significant number of kids and families don’t have adequate access to milk and other dairy foods.

Tammy Anderson-Wise

June 6, 2018

A significant number of kids and families don’t have adequate access to milk and other dairy foods.

Milk butter cheese photo courtesy of Edlong Dairy Technologies

Dairy green

Sharing progress on sustainability is critical for dairy foods industry

The dairy industry is making significant strides in environmental stewardship, animal care and adherence to values that align with dairy consumers.

Tammy Anderson-Wise

July 27, 2017

For dairy processors, choosing more sustainable materials and focusing on efforts to reduce food waste are important ways to connect to consumers and customers alike.

For smarter kids/better students, feed them healthy foods like dairy

Diets low in dairy products, vegetables and fruits impair children’s academic success. For smarter kids, feed them healthy foods.

Tammy Anderson-Wise

February 7, 2017

Education, and the ability of students to learn and improve their lot in life, is part of the bedrock known as the American Dream. A growing body of evidence suggests that academic and lifelong success can be negatively impacted — not by lack of innate ability or failure to hit the books but by inadequate intake of nutritious foods.

Working together on dairy foods nutrition education can create greater impact

Be committed to elevating the health of children and adults through the pursuit of lifelong healthy eating habits with milk and dairy foods as a cornerstone.

Tammy Anderson-Wise

December 7, 2016

Dairy foods are in an increasingly competitive environment where alternative beverages are vying for the attention of consumers and their grocery dollars. And while these alternative beverages may be trendy, they lack the strong nutritional portfolio of milk.