The Partnership for Food Safety Education (PFSE) supports U.S.-based health and food safety educators with resources to promote World Food Safety Day in their communities.
World Environment Day (WED) stimulates awareness of the environment and enhances political attention and public action. It was established by the United Nations General Assembly in 1972. Every year, a different city hosts World Environment Day with a different theme.
WED Mission: To provide leadership and encourage partnership in caring for the environment by inspiring, informing, and enabling nations and peoples to improve their quality of life without compromising that of future generations.
"Remember that it is people who propel social progress, develop science and technology, and, through their hard work, continuously transform the human environment. We are both creatures and molders of our environment."
These words are spoken directly from the 1972 Declaration on the Human Environment, adopted by the #UnitedNations Conference on the Human Environment, Stockholm, 16 June 1972.
The history of National Egg Day is related to a poultry plague that occurred around 45 A.D. When the poultry and eggs were safe, the emperor issued a royal proclamation to the Roman people, dedicating the third day of June as the Holy Roman Day of Eggs.
MyPlate is a reminder to find your healthy eating style and build it throughout your lifetime. Everything you eat and drink matters. The right mix can help you be healthier now and in the future. This means:
Focus on variety, amount, and nutrition.
Choose foods and beverages with less saturated fat, sodium, and added sugars.
Start with small changes to build healthier eating styles.
Support healthy eating for everyone.
Eating healthy is a journey shaped by many factors, including our stage of life, situations, preferences, access to food, culture, traditions, and the personal decisions we make over time. All your food and beverage choices count. MyPlate offers ideas and tips to help you create a healthier eating style that meets your individual needs and improves your health. MyPlate was launched on June 2, 2011.
Milk, cheese, and yogurt play a critical role in the diets of adults and children by providing essential nutrients. Drinking one cup of milk can help you meet the Dietary Guidelines for Americans’ recommended three servings of daily low-fat or fat-free milk or milk products.
One cup (8-ounce) serving of milk provides the following nutrients: (Information based on one cup of fat-free white milk)
Calcium provides 30% of the Daily Value. It helps build and maintain bones and teeth, and it plays a role in nerve function, muscle contraction, and blood clotting.
Vitamin D provides about 25% of the Daily Value. Vitamin D helps promote the absorption of calcium and enhances bone mineralization.
Protein provides about 16% of the Daily Value and essential amino acids. Protein builds and repairs muscle tissue and is a source of energy during intense physical activities.
Vitamin B12 provides about 22% of the Daily Value. Vitamin B12 helps build red blood cells that carry oxygen from the lungs to the muscles.
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), provides about 26% of the Daily Value. Riboflavin helps convert food into energy. It is also involved in exercising muscles.
Phosphorus provides about 25% of the Daily Value. Phosphorus helps strengthen bones.
The National Dairy Council provides user-friendly nutrition education materials. It advocates healthy living and is committed to our communities and health care needs.
National Dairy Council® (NDC) is the nutrition research, education and communications arm of Dairy Management Inc™. On behalf of U.S. dairy farmers, NDC provides science-based nutrition information to, and in collaboration with, a variety of stakeholders committed to fostering a healthier society, including health professionals, educators, school nutrition directors, academia, industry, consumers, and media.
Established in 1915, NDC is comprised of a staff of nutrition science researchers, registered dietitians and communications experts dedicated to educating the public on the health benefits of consuming milk and milk products throughout a person’s lifespan. In addition, NDC funds independent research to aid in the ongoing discovery of information about dairy foods’ important role in a healthy lifestyle. This research provides insights to the industry for new dairy product innovations.
In partnership with its network of state and regional dairy councils, NDC disseminates nutrition programs, materials and research to support government recommendations for improved nutrition for Americans, including consumption of at least three servings of low-fat or fat-free milk and milk products a day.
3-Every-Day™, a Dairy Promotion. Consuming 3-Every-Day™ of Dairy – three daily servings of milk, cheese, or yogurt is an easy way for families to get a powerful punch of nutrients to help build stronger bones and healthy bodies and reduce the risk of osteoporosis. In addition, a growing body of research suggests that enjoying three servings of dairy foods a day as part of a nutrient-rich, balanced diet may help maintain a healthy weight.
American Dairy Association of Indiana's Every Single Day TV Spot.
Fuel Up to Play 60is an in-school nutrition and physical activity program launched by National Dairy Council (NDC) and National Football League, in collaboration with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA). The program encourages youth to consume nutrient-rich foods (low-fat and fat-free dairy, fruits, vegetables, and whole grains) and achieve 60 minutes of physical activity every day. Visit the Fuel Up to Play 60 website to learn more.
May 29, 2025 Garden Update: Tour our little paradise! We’re growing mango, cashew, fig, blueberries, grapes, olives, avocado, lime, orange, soursop, as well as cabbage, tomatoes, onions, garlic, potatoes, and sweet potatoes. Fresh, homegrown, and thriving!
Tips for Visiting Kenya
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We had the privilege of visiting Kenya this summer to do a safari. We went
with my Dad and also met my brother and sister in law and their kids there.
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