Nutrition Spotlight
Dairy
Benefits of Dairy
ü Strengthens Bones – Dairy has Calcium in it to build
strong and healthy bones to keep growing.
Milk
ü Reduces Disease Risk – Dairy products such as
yogurt have probiotics, which feed our stomachs with
good bacteria to prevent disease.
ü Controls Blood Pressure – Eating the right amount of
dairy such as yogurt and milk helps to control blood
pressure, which is important for many organs in our
bodies, including the kidneys and heart.
ü Maintains Healthy Teeth – Dairy protects your teeth
by helping the enamel to stay strong, protecting from
cavities.
Sources of Dairy
Yogurt
Cheese
ü Improves Vitamin Intake – Dairy provides the body
with many vitamins such as Vitamin D to increase
energy and body growth.
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Cottage Cheese