For decades, dairy farmers have believed in the value of whole milk, and thanks to your checkoff investment, National Dairy Council (NDC) is leading the science to prove it.
What began more than 100 years ago with groundbreaking research on vitamin D and bone health has grown into a world-class scientific program. Today, NDC’s work spans from heart health to emotional well-being – and we’ve made whole milk a central focus along the way.
Our nutrition research program funds 30 to 40 studies every year and publishes around 25 research articles annually, all with the goal of strengthening dairy’s place in the modern diet.
Over the past two decades, more than 80 studies have focused on whole milk and whole-milk dairy foods. These findings are reviewed by third-party scientists, published in credible journals and shared with researchers, health professionals and thought leaders nationwide.
What we have learned is, the evidence is clear: Whole milk and whole-milk dairy foods can fit into a healthy diet – with milk, cheese and yogurt at all fat levels being linked to reduced risk of diet-related diseases like type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease.
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