This is a time of year when we all take a few minutes to reflect on how fortunate we are. At the Dairy Council of California, we would like to thank all of our customers that use our nutrition education materials to provide nutrition education to children and adults in California. Teaching children and adults how to eat a balanced diet that includes nutrient-rich foods from all five food groups is an important means to improve the health and well being of Californians.

Since July 1, 2010, we have provided nutrition education materials that will reach:

• 889,263 California school children (kindergarten through high school)
• 778,292 California adults (made available through health professionals, parent education programs, workplace wellness programs)

Your collective efforts are amazing! Together we can make a difference by instilling lifelong healthy habits and help prevent chronic diseases linked to diet.

Our Territory Managers and Project Managers connect with our customers throughout the year to raise awareness of our nutrition education resources and ensure delivery of as many materials as possible. In addition to our staff, our outstanding partners help make it possible for us to reach out even further than what we could reach alone. Our collaborative efforts really do make a difference and we are thankful for the support.

Finally, we would like to thank the California dairy farmers and dairy processors that have funded the Dairy Council of California for over 90 years. Their generosity and long term commitment to nutrition education has helped millions of Californians make healthy eating decisions.

Happy Thanksgiving.

The Dairy Council of California

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