Media releases - nutrition

Read the latest nutrition news from Dairy Australia and other dairy industry organisations.

Research shows dairy accelerates weight loss

Monday 30 January 2012 | From Dairy Australia

Including dairy foods such as milk, cheese and yogurt in a weight loss diet can help accelerate fat loss, according to a new scientific review published in the International Journal of Obesity .

Yes please for cheese at Christmas

Monday 12 December 2011 | From Dairy Australia

Cheese lovers can rejoice this festive season, with new research showing cheese is not the heart health villain it’s thought to be.

Daily dose of dairy boosts mental performance

Monday 24 October 2011 | From Dairy Australia

A new study suggests frequent intake of dairy foods is linked to better mental performance.

Milk first for thirst

Monday 26 September 2011 | From Dairy Australia

New research has found milk is the most effective drink to rehydrate active kids, giving millions of school students around the world another great reason to say cheers to milk on World School Milk Day on September 28.

Butter and cream back on the menu

Thursday 01 September 2011 | From Dairy Australia

Breakfasts rich in cream and butter, have been found to lower the levels of risk indicators for heart disease and diabetes, in a groundbreaking Australian study.1

Scientists from the Baker IDI Heart and Diabetes Institute in Melbourne examined the effect of breakfasts rich in either cream, butter, cheese, yogurt or low-fat milk on markers which are indicators of heart disease and diabetes risk.

High dairy intake during teens may reduce diabetes risk

Monday 08 August 2011 | From Dairy Australia

New research has shown eating plenty of dairy foods as a teenager may reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes during adulthood.

High dairy intake during teenage years may reduce diabetes risk

Monday 08 August 2011 | From Dairy Australia

New research has shown eating plenty of dairy foods as a teenager may reduce the risk of developing type 2 diabetes during adulthood.

Dairy Australia and the Australian Institute of Sport enter partnership

Tuesday 05 July 2011 | From Dairy Australia

Dairy Australia and The Australian Sports Commission have announced a two-year partnership in which Australia’s elite athletes will get the dairy edge.

Australian kids missing out on calcium

Tuesday 07 June 2011 | From Dairy Australia

Australian primary school children are not eating enough dairy.

Self-diagnosed intolerance linked to chronic health problems

Wednesday 04 May 2011 | From Dairy Australia

New research shows people with self-perceived lactose intolerance may be at risk of poor bone health and higher rates of diabetes and hypertension.