Find Your Local Dairy Council®

Please select your state:

States: AK AL AR AZ CA CO CT DC DE FL GA HI IA ID IL IN KS KY LA MA MD ME MI MN MO MS MT NC ND NE NH NJ NM NV NY OH OK OR PA RI SC SD TN TX UT VA VT WA WI WV WY

School wellness policies aligned with the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (DGA) have their foundations in place to encourage students to eat nutrient-rich foods and increase physical activity.

The DGA recommends three daily servings of low-fat or fat-free milk, cheese or yogurt and calls out the Milk Group as a "Food Group to Encourage" — along with fruits/vegetables and whole grains. Milk is a complete nutrient package with nine essential nutrients and supplies three of the five nutrients the DGA identifies as low in children's diets: calcium, magnesium and potassium.

These policies bring the school community together as a team to create healthier school environments.

We want to complement your teamwork by offering wellness resources that are useful to all the diverse stakeholders interested in school wellness.

Dairy's Role

Get the facts and learn why dairy is an important part of the school wellness solution. Find out what the experts say, survey findings, and more.

Tools and Programs

Find a range of programs and materials that help you meet nutrition education goals and support school-wide implementation of your School Wellness Policy, including Dairy Council's NEW classroom programs.