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    Dairy is hard to replace for childhood nutrition

    Babies can begin eating dairy products such as yogurt and soft cheeses at a very early age.
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    Mary Wilcox
    March 9, 2025

    The importance of dairy consumption during childhood has been in the press for years. Ongoing research is revealing that the need begins before birth at conception. While in the womb, a mother’s nutritional state and lifestyle habits help shape the child’s future health. 


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    Harris Teeter adds Lifeway's ProBugs Organic Kefir at 250 stores

    December 13, 2024

    ProBugs kefir for kids is made with organic whole milk, plus Lifeway's signature 12 live and active probiotic cultures. 


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    Silk introduces first beverage for children

    October 29, 2024

    Silk Kids is the brand's first plant-based beverage made with an oatmilk blend crafted for children ages five and up.


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    Nutrition in early childhood sets the stage for lifelong health

    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.
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    Borden launches nutritionally enhanced milk for kids

    Kid Builder is available in strawberry and chocolate flavors.
    August 23, 2019
    Dallas-based Borden launched Kid Builder: its first 2% no-sugar-added milk geared for kids. According to the company, the offering has 50% more protein (13 grams per 240-milliliter serving) and calcium (490 milligrams per 240-milliliter serving) than regular milk.
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    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.


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    Studies say whole dairy milk is best for children

    Science reveals that whole milk helps combat childhood obesity
    Sharon Gerdes Health and Wellness editor of Dairy Foods
    Sharon Gerdes
    February 6, 2018

    Formulating dairy products for children can be tricky. Two essential ingredients are a clean label and a clever package, possibly adorned with Disney or Star Wars characters.


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    Protein is the building block critical for childhood health

    Elieke Demmer Gregory Miller
    March 8, 2016

    As a child grows, meeting protein needs is important to accommodate rapid growth and development, and dairy is essential to filling that need.


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