Health Professionals
Trusted and evidence-led dairy nutrition hub for health professionals
Welcome to the Dairy Australia Health Professional Nutrition Hub — your one-stop hub for credible, up-to-date dairy and health information tailored, specifically for health professionals?
Curated by Dairy Australia’s expert team of dietitians and nutritionists, the Nutrition Hub provides access to the latest scientific research, practical resources, professional development opportunities and evidence-based insights to help guide your clinical practice and patient education.
Why dairy matters
Milk, cheese and yoghurt are nutrient-rich foods that play an integral part of a healthy dietary patterns throughout life. Dairy foods are recommended in the Australian Dietary Guidelines because they provide essential nutrients that support growth, development, bone health and overall wellbeing. They also help address common nutrient gaps in the Australian diet and reduce the risk of diet-related chronic diseases like stroke, hypertension and type 2 diabetes.
How dairy supports health
Research continues to demonstrate the important role dairy foods can play in supporting lifelong health as part of balanced dietary patterns. Dairy foods can support:
- Growth, development and healthy ageing
- Adequate intake of essential nutrients
- Blood, immune and nervous system function
- Metabolic health
- Bone, dental and musculoskeletal health
- Exercise performance and recovery
- Healthy weight management
- Gastrointestinal health
- Skin and eye health
- Cognitive health and mental wellbeing
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Why are Dairy foods so unique?
10+ essential nutrients
Delivers high-quality protein, carbohydrate, calcium, vitamins A, B2 and B12, magnesium, phosphorus, potassium, sodium and zinc to support lifelong wellbeing.
Dairy matrix advantage
Dairy’s unique structure, nutrient package and bioactive compounds work together to deliver health effects beyond individual nutrients.
Enhanced nutrient bioavailability
Dairy helps the body access and use its naturally occurring nutrients efficiently.
The dairy food group
Milk, cheese and yoghurt provide essential nutrients to support health at every life stage.
Dietary Guidelines
National guidelines recommend dairy for its role in bone health and essential nutrient intake.
Dairy & Wellness
Explore dairy’s role in heart health, blood pressure, weight and overall wellbeing.
Sustainable Food Systems
Dairy supports sustainable diets by offering nutrient-rich foods that are widely accessible.
Common questions
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