America’s dairy farmers participate in a national check-off program that provides monies to promote the consumption of dairy foods. A large portion of these funds is used to support nutrition research, communication, and education. Since 1915, the National Dairy Council® has been committed to establishing programs and developing educational materials based on current scientific research, as well as providing sound scientific information in all of its communications. This book is an update of the first edition of the Handbook of Dairy Foods and Nutrition. We have again attempted to review the most current scientific information available on the role and value of dairy foods in a healthful diet
