A who's who of the cheese world, International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA), the National Dairy Council (NDC) and the Organic Trade Association (OTA), congregated in Washington, DC on July 15 to discuss the nutritional benefits of cheese and the importance of increasing dairy product dietary requirements.
According to industry publication Cheese Market News (CMN), Michelle Matto, a registered dietitian speaking on behalf of IDFA at the meeting, explained "Dairy products are the major contributors of three of the four nutrients of concern with public health implications identified in this report – calcium, potassium and vitamin D."
Gregory Miller, executive vice president for research, regulatory and scientific affairs at NDC, said parents shouldn't frown on flavored milk as it is relatively low in sugar and would account for three percent of a child's daily sugar intake.
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