1. The Importance of Dairy: Calcium & Vitamin D Visit us at www.fit4kidz.us © 2014 Biometrics Health; All rights reserved.

2. Today we will… Learn about different types of dairy products and where they come from Learn why calcium and vitamin D are important to stay healthy Learn the importance of dairy products in a balanced diet Visit us at www.fit4kidz.us © 2014 Biometrics Health; All rights reserved.

3. What is dairy? Dairy products contain or are made from milk Some examples of dairy products are: –Milk and chocolate milk –Cheese –Yogurt –Ice cream Visit us at www.fit4kidz.us © 2014 Biometrics Health; All rights reserved.

4. Where does dairy come from? Dairy products come from milk that is produced by cows on dairy farms. Cows are milked each day and the milk is cooled and stored. The milk is then sent to a processing plant where it is separated into whole milk, skim milk, 1%, 2%, and cream At this point the milk can be used to make products such as yogurt, cheese and ice cream Visit us at www.fit4kidz.us © 2014 Biometrics Health; All rights reserved.

5. Importance of Dairy Milk and dairy products contain calcium and vitamin D, which are needed to build strong bones and teeth –Calcium and vitamin D is extra important when you are younger because this is when your bones are growing the most Milk and dairy also contain protein, which provides energy and helps to build strong muscles Visit us at www.fit4kidz.us © 2014 Biometrics Health; All rights reserved.

6. How much dairy do you need? Children should have 3 servings of dairy each day An example of three servings would be: –Two 8 oz. glasses of milk and a 6oz. cup of yogurt Visit us at www.fit4kidz.us © 2014 Biometrics Health; All rights reserved.

7. Good Sources of Calcium & Vitamin D Low-fat milk or chocolate milk –Choose 1% or skim milk Low-fat yogurt Low-fat cheeses & cottage cheese Ice cream in moderation Non-dairy sources: dark, leafy greens, fortified orange juice and soymilk Visit us at www.fit4kidz.us © 2014 Biometrics Health; All rights reserved.

8. Important Points Milk and low-fat dairy products provide calcium and vitamin D for strong bones Dairy is also a good source of protein You should have 3 servings of milk and/or dairy every day –Choose low-fat options, such as skim milk and fat-free yogurt Visit us at www.fit4kidz.us © 2014 Biometrics Health; All rights reserved.