Dairy Nutrition

Dairy foods are unique energy bundles crammed full of nutrients vital for a healthy diet. With more than 10 essential nutrients it’s no wonder it is recommended to have 3 serves of dairy foods every day.

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What's in Dairy

Many people are aware that dairy foods such as milk, yogurt and cheese are high in calcium, which is important for building and maintaining strong bones. However calcium is just one benefit of eating dairy foods.

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Nutrition Guidelines

Dairy foods are a core food group and play a naturally important part in dietary intake for most Australians. In fact, the National Health and Medical Research Council describes milk as “one of the most complete foods.

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3 Serves a Day

Eating 3 serves of dairy every day as part of a healthy, balanced diet will provide most people with their average daily requirements for calcium. So what is a serve?

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Dairy Myths

Many favourite foods, including dairy, attract unwarranted criticism. The following page outlines the truth behind many of the myths associated with eating dairy foods.

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Calcium Calculator

Are you having enough calcium every day? The calcium calculator will analyse the food you eat and let you know if you are getting enough