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Contact Information: Since 1989, Cabot has had full time staff dedicated to numerous initiatives aimed at educating the public and media on issues of health and nutrition. Laggis leads the Cabot Health Team as they work closely with dietitians, diabetes educators and health professional to educate consumers on dairy's important role in a healthy lifestyle. Over the years, Cabot's reduced fat dairy products have played a significant role in major research projects including DASH (Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension), the Women's Health Initiative and Tuft's University Bones Project. These are studies that look at dairy's impact on hypertension, bone health and women's health. “Cabot is dedicated to the critical focus on the health and nutritional benefits of our dairy products, and especially our reduced and low fat lines,” states Dr. Richard Stammer, President of Cabot Creamery. “We are so proud to be recognized for the hard work of our Health Team– not only on behalf of Cabot, but in the interest of good health.” Florida Dietetic Association is comprised of 4,000 members who represent all aspects of nutrition services, including hospitals, outpatient clinics, research, education, private practice, public health, long-term care facilities, wellness programs, school food service, pharmaceutical companies, as well as business and industry, all dedicated to improving the health of the citizens of Florida. The purpose of FDA is to provide the most up-to-date, comprehensive nutrition education for its members, so they can, in turn, serve the public in a range of nutrition and health issues. For information, see www.eatrightflorida.org. Cabot Creamery Cooperative has been in continuous operation in Vermont since 1919 and makes a full line of cheeses and butter. Cabot dairy products have won virtually every major award for taste. Over the past five years alone, Cabot has held the titles of “Best Cheddar” and “Best Flavored Cheese” from the World Championship Cheese Contest, “Best Low Fat/Low Sodium Cheese” from the American Cheese Society, “Most Outstanding Cheese” from the National Milk Producers Federation and “Best Cheddar,” “Best Aged Cheddar,” “Best Butter,” and “Best Flavored Cheese” from the U.S. Championship Cheese Contest. Cabot is owned by the dairy farm families of Agri-Mark, the Northeast’s premier dairy cooperative. For additional information on Cabot Creamery, “ski” our website in Vermont at www.cabotcheese.com. Printer-friendly version |
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