Jill Castle

Southwest and Southland Dairy Farmers have partnered with Jill Castle, a registered dietitian, child nutrition expert, author, and mom, to help educate consumers about the importance of a healthy diet and sensible eating practices for children.

Jill Castle, MS. RD. is a 27+ year veteran of pediatric nutrition with years of training and experience in the specialized field of nutrition for infants, toddlers, children, and teens.  Jill knows that raising healthy eaters is not easy, but through her experiences she knows that you can raise a healthy eater and a healthy child.  Jill feels strongly about what she calls the “trifecta of child nutrition”:

• Food and nutrients                                                                                                          
• Nurturing feeding practices
• Childhood development                                                                                   

Educational Videos:

• Introducing Jill Castle
• Jill's Story
• Dairy Alternatives vs. Whole Milk Products
• Early Childhood Brain Development
• The Benefits of Chocolate Milk for Kids
• Research Updates on Whole Milk
• Modern Childhood Nutrition
• Whole Milk vs Almond
• New Dietary Guidelines And Vegetarian Eating Patterns
• Lactose Intolerance
• Protein in Dairy Foods
• Plant Based Milks for Children Under 5
• Importance of Dairy in a Child's Diet
• How Proper Nutrition Affects the Immune System
• Vitamin D
• Bone Health and Calcium

Educational Articles:

• Is Whole Milk Good for Kid’s Health?
• How to Make Sure Kids Get Enough Vitamin D 
• 6 Strategies to Manage Lactose Intolerance and Your Health
• Common Questions Regarding Dairy
• The Promise of Protein from Dairy Products
• Potential Nutrient Deficiencies on a Dairy-Free Diet
• Is Dairy Anti-Inflammatory?
• Vegetarian Eating Patterns In Young Children: Why Dairy Is A Good Idea 
• Dairy and the Immune System