These are the
Growing YearsTM
what Makes Growing YearsTM?
To create the Growing Years™ organic products portfolio, we partnered with pediatricians to identify key nutrients for growing kids and toddlers. Every delicious serving provides 50mg of DHA Omega-3, choline, and prebiotics.
Growing Years milk delivers nutrition kids need in the organic milk they love. Available in whole milk and reduced fat half-gallons and whole milk 8-ounce singles.
Growing Years milk, yogurts, and smoothies deliver nutrition kids need, with the delicious organic dairy they love. Available in whole milk and reduced fat half-gallons and whole milk 8-once singles, along with lowfat yogurt pouches and cultured dairy smoothies.
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DHA Omega-3
DHA Omega-3 is in the Omega-3 fatty acid family,
and it supports brain and eye health. Our bodies
can make some omega-3 DHA from ALA but the
conversion is not efficient, meaning omega-3 DHA
is best consumed from what we eat and drink.
DHA is found in most human body tissues, with
the highest amounts in the brain, nervous system
and retina of the eye.1 In the brain, DHA is involved
in with neuronal signaling. In the eye, DHA is
necessary to maintain good vision.2 DHA Omega-3
is recognized by doctors and nutritionists as an
important part of a healthy diet.
Choline
According to the Institute of Medicine,
choline is an essential nutrient, and
that’s why we’ve added VitaCholine™ to our
milk. Although our bodies make some
choline, our diets supply the majority.
Choline has an Adequate Intake recommendation
set by the Food and Nutrition Board of the
Institute of Medicine. Choline aids in the transport
and synthesis of lipids (or fats), and it helps
transport DHA throughout the body. It’s like a
DHA delivery truck.
Prebiotics
Prebiotics are dietary fiber that
feed friendly gut bacteria.
(Prebiotics are different than
probiotics, which are generally
strains of live bacteria.)
Calcium, Protein, and Vitamin D
Growing Years™ milk, yogurt, and smoothies have
both calcium and vitamin D to support strong
bones and teeth. And every serving of Growing
Years™ milk has 8 grams of protein too.
Certified organic, Growing Years™ milk comes from
pasture-raised cows that eat an organic, non-GMO
diet and are never treated with antibiotics or
added hormones.3 Our family farmer partners
steward their land without toxic, persistent
pesticides.
- 1. Lauritzen, L, Hansen HS, Jørgensen, MH T. B. Mikkelsen. The essentiality of long chain n-3 fatty acids in relation to development and function of the brain and retina. Prog Lipid Res. 2001 Jan Mar;40(1-2):1-94.
- 2. Caler, P.C. The role of DHA in the first 1,000 days. Ann Nutr Metab 2016; 69(suppl 1):8-21.
- 3. Per National Organic Program regulations. Organic rules prohibit the use of pesticides that are harmful to human health.
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DHA & Choline
There are other important
nutrients for growing children,
such as choline and the omega-3
fatty acid, DHA. Explore why
pediatricians chose DHA and
choline.
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The Transition to Whole Milk
Whole milk offers your little one a wide range of nutrients including high-quality protein, a fat source important for growing brains, vitamin D, and calcium.
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