Frequently Asked Questions

Dairy Council of California is a state government entity that is funded by California’s dairy producers and processors. Our primary goal is to enhance the health and well-being of children and adults by enabling individuals to make healthful food and lifestyle choices. We are staffed by registered dietitians, nutritionists, educators and communications specialists in four regional offices throughout California: Sacramento, Oakland, Culver City and Irvine. We are funded by the state's dairy producers and processors and operate under the direction of the California Department of Food and Agriculture.

For which grades do you have classroom materials?

Kindergarten (Building a healthy me!)

First & Second Grades (Healthy Choices, Healthy Me!)

Fourth & Fifth Grades (Nutrition Pathfinders)

Middle School (Exercise Your Options)

After school program for elementary schools (Deal Me In...food and fitness)

High School (Activity & Eating)

Who is eligible to order free materials?

We have free materials for most teachers in California, but there are a few exceptions due to our budget constraints. More detailed information about program eligibility is found here.

Teachers residing outside California may order materials at a reasonable cost. Check this page for pricing and ordering information.

I taught the program last year. How can I order more student workbooks this year?

Order online
Call us at: 877.324.7901

How long will it take for my order to arrive?

Your order should arrive in two to four weeks. If you have not received your order within this time frame, call us at 877-324-7901.

Can I order materials for the entire grade level?

Yes, but we will need the names of each teacher in your grade level and how many students are in each class. Please give us a call at 877-324-7901 and we will place your order over the phone.

I like to teach nutrition the first week of school. Can I order materials in the spring to have them in time?

If you have ordered in the past, we will mail you a post card to reorder the student booklets in August. If you change schools or grade levels, please call us in the summer and we will update our database. We do not begin shipping materials for another school year until staff is available at the school site to receive materials.

Additional Questions:

Is teacher training available?

A new online professional development program is now available. It takes 25 minutes and provides a basic overview of nutrition information to help teachers feel comfortable and confident to teach nutrition in your classroom. Following the training, teachers receive a certificate of completion and, if eligible, an opportunity to order free classroom materials.

Nutrition Education is not part of my mandated curriculum, how can I fit this unit in?

Dairy Council of California programs have been written to include mandated curriculum and align with CA state standards in core content areas. In addition to teaching nutrition, students will be practicing essential skills in reading, writing and mathematics.

Do you evaluate/test your materials? Where can I get copies of your evaluation reports?

All Dairy Council of California nutrition education programs and materials are evaluated on an ongoing basis to ensure that they work for the students and teachers. They are designed to promote behavior change and instill positive lifestyle changes. The evaluation reports are posted on this website.