Dairy Counsil

On Tuesday, Karen, the spokeswoman from The National Dairy Counsil came to give us an intriguing presentation about the program. I did not know anything about the counsel previously, and I learned a lot of new information from her, not only about the Dairy Counsil, but also about becoming an R.D., internships, and other resources available for our major. The National Dairy Counsil provides science-based research information to promote a healthier society, as well as up-to-date and reliable information for nutrition and health professionals, the consumers, media, and educators, among others. They promote the role of healthy dairy products in maintaining a healthy lifestyle and also educate on the dietary guidelines such as MyPlate, and where all of the food categories fall. The Dairy Counsil, as well as My Plate recommends at least three servings of low-fat dairy products per day. The Dairy Counsil is involved in a lot more than I had ever known, and have even teamed up with the NFL to promote physical activity in children. The NDC also funds many different programs promoting health and well-being. The NDC is funded by local farmers and producers.
     Karen is a registered dietitian and was a former president of the American Dietetic Association (now AND) and is currently the Nutrition Affairs Director in the Ohio sector of the National Dairy Counsil.