Dairy program launched to support elderly nutrition in South Korea

The Milk Self-Sufficiency Committee has initiated a pilot program to supply milk and dairy products to around 20,000 elderly individuals in 191 senior welfare centers across South Korea. This initiative aims to bolster the nutritional intake of seniors as the country rapidly ages.

The program officially began following a memorandum of understanding signed in April between the Milk Self-Sufficiency Committee, Nonghyup Economic Holdings, the Korea Association of Senior Welfare Centers, and the Korea Dairy Industry Association. On Tuesday, committee chairman Lee Seung-ho and Nonghyup Economic Holdings executive director Kim Jong-soo visited the Gangbuk Senior Welfare Center in Seoul to observe the program's operation and personally deliver domestic milk to the elderly.

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In an ultra-aging society, balanced nutrition is paramount for a healthy old age. Milk is a representative food that can easily supplement the protein and calcium seniors need. We hope this pilot program provides practical help for a healthy diet.

This pilot project is designed to ensure seniors have access to balanced nutrition and to leverage the nutritional benefits of domestic milk within the welfare system. Participating welfare centers will receive regular supplies of Korean milk for approximately three months. Additionally, a writing contest will be held for the participating seniors to share their experiences and benefits derived from consuming milk.

"In an ultra-aging society, balanced nutrition is paramount for a healthy old age," stated Lee Seung-ho. "Milk is a representative food that can easily supplement the protein and calcium seniors need. We hope this pilot program provides practical help for a healthy diet." Kim Na-hyun, director of the Si립Gangbuk Senior Welfare Center, added, "Many seniors using our center require balanced nutrition. This project will not only help their healthy eating habits but also raise awareness about the importance of nutritional welfare."

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Many seniors using our center require balanced nutrition. This project will not only help their healthy eating habits but also raise awareness about the importance of nutritional welfare.