Idaho Dairy Council

Tips for Moms

2005 Pyramid Dairy is a must-have food for families.

Dairy has always been a art of a healthy diet, and yet most Americans still do not get enough. The Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee now recommends Americans include at least 3 servings of dairy in their diet each day to ensure adequate consumption of important nutrients such as vitamin A, magnesium, potassium. More…

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Balance good nutrition with your busy family schedule. Check out Nutrition Explorations for family friendly ideas and recipes to keep your family happy and healthy.

3 a Day 3-A-Day of Dairy - It's as easy as 1-2-3!

Everyone in your family needs 3-A-Day of Dairy for stronger bones and healthy bodies. You only need to have an 8 ounce glass of milk, and 8 ounce carton of yogurt and 1 ½ ounces of cheese to get all the calcium you need plus much of 8 other nutrients. That's 3-A-Day of Dairy. For quick and delicious ways to get 3-A-Day of Dairy, click here.

Idaho Fit Kids = Happy Kids

Exercise and eating right… it's not always easy. Life is hectic. Work, taking care of the house and of course your family. It takes time and effort to make sure your kids are getting nutritious foods and stay active so they can grow up healthy and happy.
  • Six simple steps to follow to help ensure your kids maintain a healthy weight. More…
  • How much fruit juice does your child get each day? More…
  • Food is one of the joys of life. When families enjoy meals together children learn more than good eating habits. More…
  • Get them moving! Children lean and grow by doing. They improve their skills through activity. More…
  • Does you child enjoy snacks more than the food on the dinner plate? Learn how to prevent snacks from spoiling your child's dinner. More…
  • Kids and vegetables Learn how to prevent snacks from spoiling your child's dinner. More…
  • Kids love fast food. Encourage your kids to try healthier fast food options the next time you stop in for a quick meal. More…
Source: Idaho Department of Health & Welfare, created by the Pennsylvania WIC Program.

Make Lunch Time Fun Time

Getting kids to eat a healthy diet can be challenging. You might think sending them off to school with the brownbag lunch would ensure they are eating a nutritious lunch, but Kids often bag the lunch for other less nutritious choices. More…

Dairy Tips

Milk and dairy foods provide many important nutrients and are a crucial part of a healthy diet. Click here for 33 trim & tasty snack ideas to keep hunger in check and stay energized throughout the day.

Doing dairy every day is easy! The dairy case has something for everyone - from fat-free to low-fat varieties. Families can choose milk, cheese and yogurt products to meet their taste and nutritional goals. Look how easy it can be to include one serving of dairy in the foods you eat every day! More…