Dairy nutrients work to ward off sickness, writes Chris Cifelli, Ph.D., of the National Dairy Council. Yet, roughly two of every 10 Americans are falling short of consuming the recommended three daily servings of dairy and five daily servings of fruits and vegetables.

While fermented foods and probiotics are trending, these nutrients have been essential in diets for 10,000 years. 

National Dairy Council’s Greg Miller, Ph.D. — who serves as chief science officer, Global Dairy Platform’s nutrition sector lead, and special counsel to the CEO on global nutrition affairs — was recently recognized with four prestigious awards and honors.

The ability to nourish people amid unprecedented population growth of close to 10 billion by 2050 with escalating climate concerns takes center stage at the United Nations Food Systems Summit (UNFSS) on Sept. 23. 

The 10th annual National Dairy Council (NDC) New Product Competition is seeking the next innovative dairy product from U.S. college students. 

GENYOUth, a youth health and wellness nonprofit dedicated to creating healthier school communities, said it generated nearly $2 million during its annual fundraising gala on Dec. 4 at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City.