Media Releases - Nutrition

Read the latest nutrition news from Dairy Australia

Whey protein benefits for overweight adults

Monday 10 May 2010 | From Dairy Australia

A world-leading study by Australian researchers has found that whey protein, found in dairy foods, improved a number of health risk factors in overweight or obese adults.

Milk takes female athletes from strength to strength

Monday 12 April 2010 | From Dairy Australia

FEMALE athletes looking to increase lean muscle and decrease fat mass may want to add milk to their training program.

Lunch boxes should pack a nutritious punch

Thursday 14 January 2010 | From Dairy Australia

Nutrition Australia and Dairy Australia are encouraging parents to make a healthy start to the 2010 school year by packing a nutritious lunch box.

Milk number one for hydration

Thursday 10 December 2009 | From Dairy Australia

Choosing what to drink during and after exercise is important for staying hydrated, especially in the hot summer months.

Milk triumphs in teen beverage BMI battle

Thursday 19 November 2009 | From Dairy Australia

Teenagers wanting to maintain a healthy body weight should forget about diet soft drinks, and go for milk instead according to new research.

School children to "MILK IT" on World School Milk Day

Tuesday 08 September 2009 | From Dairy Australia

It’s delicious, it’s nutritious and it’s being celebrated around the world...

Asthma mucus myth slammed

Tuesday 21 July 2009 | From Dairy Australia

As the winter cold and flu season tightens its grip, the National Asthma Council Australia is concerned that Australians may be incorrectly pointing the finger at milk as the mucus-causing culprit.

Chocolate milk wins battle of the sports drinks

Wednesday 15 April 2009 | From Dairy Australia

Whether you’re kicking off the new footy season, or sweating it out at the gym – chocolate milk could be your new best friend.

New Years Resolution - Don't Forget The Dairy

Monday 05 January 2009 | From Dairy Australia

If you’re planning to lose weight in the New Year, don’t forget to include dairy foods.

Calcium Saves Bones During Weight Loss

Tuesday 11 November 2008 | From Dairy Australia

Overweight adolescents wanting to lose weight should not neglect calcium-rich foods such as dairy, a world leader in bone research says.