This document summarizes a presentation on the role of dairy products in human nutrition. It discusses how dairy provides important nutrients for growth and development. Dairy production is increasing globally, especially in developing countries in Asia and Africa. However, issues around feed, land, water and greenhouse gases pose challenges. Dairy development programs aim to improve nutrition, but often lack nutrition objectives and indicators to properly evaluate their impact. Overall, dairy can be part of a healthy, balanced diet and provides many important nutrients when produced and processed safely.