Dairy Council of California program booklets and online nutrition education programs are field-tested and evaluated for positive outcomes with adult learners. Our goal is to provide high-quality, evidence-based programs through content targeted toward the needs of clients to enhance their knowledge of healthy eating using all USDA MyPyramid food groups, to encourage being physically active and to make healthier food and activity choices. Materials can be used as part of a behavior-change program or to help adults with maintenance of new behaviors. Health professionals in health care settings or employee wellness programs traditionally use these materials as self-study booklets, as part of group education or for one-on-one client counseling sessions.

Each program is evaluated during and post-development, followed by outcome evaluations conducted by third-party evaluators. We use a mixed-method approach to capture qualitative feedback from health professionals combined with quantitative surveys from end users such as clients and employees. Each evaluation is tailored to the program to ensure the best data are available for program development and to demonstrate success in meeting program outcomes.