The National Dairy Council, in association with Cappagh Hospital Foundation, has launched an awareness campaign to educate consumers on the importance of bone health through the life stages. The Mind Your Bones campaign covers the area of bone health and common musculoskeletal conditions such as osteoporosis ahead of World Osteoporosis Day on 20th October … [Read more...] about Mind your Bones – Cappagh Hospital and NDC launch Awareness Campaign
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Flagship Event Healthfest returns again for Ireland’s Transition Year Students
Over 3,000 secondary students and teachers from all over the country attended last year’s HealthFest event in the RDS in Dublin. Organised by the National Dairy Council and safefood, the free event has become one of the most highly anticipated events for transition year students. This year’s event is being held on Thursday 26th April at the National Sports Campus in … [Read more...] about Flagship Event Healthfest returns again for Ireland’s Transition Year Students
Fuelling right for Success – Top Irish athletes discuss the importance of good nutrition
“Eating well is essential and adapting your nutritional intake to your sport is a necessity. In-season or out of season, as well as pre-, during and post-performance, all influence our nutritional considerations.” Irish and international rugby player Rob Kearney said at a recent special press briefing hosted by the National Dairy Council (NDC) and the Sport Ireland Institute. … [Read more...] about Fuelling right for Success – Top Irish athletes discuss the importance of good nutrition
‘Nutrition & You’ Booklet Launched to Support Healthy Ageing
“We don’t all age under the media spotlight like Meryl Streep or George Clooney, but it is inevitable that we are all ageing,” says Brendan Courtney, Broadcaster and Designer. “However we can make healthy lifestyle choices which could contribute significantly to our wellbeing and help us to age gracefully.” He was speaking at the launch of a new booklet entitled ‘Nutrition … [Read more...] about ‘Nutrition & You’ Booklet Launched to Support Healthy Ageing
Back to School Lunch Box & Nutrition Tips from National Dairy Council
BACK TO SCHOOL: VARIETY, BALANCE AND ADVENTURE CAN BOOST SCHOOL LUNCH-BOXES Over 555,000 primary school children are expected to return to school this Autumn, including over 71,000 new Junior Infants. Dr. Marianne Walsh, Nutrition Manager at the National Dairy Council gives some practical tips and suggestions to help parents and families to plan lunch-boxes and snacks … [Read more...] about Back to School Lunch Box & Nutrition Tips from National Dairy Council