Why are Dairy Foods Important?
Dairy foods provide essential nutrients, important to the normal growth and development of children, and to the maintenance of good health in parents and adults. The breakdown of the essential nutrients available in diary foods includes: • Calcium for bones, teeth, nerves, and muscles • Protein for muscle, cell growth, blood, and digestion • Vitamin A for healthy eyes, skin, and hair. • Vitamin D for healthy bones, teeth, muscles, and nerves. Kids Love Cheese One way to get kids to eat more dairy products, is to offer them cheese, as a snack or in a prepared dish. There are several cheese choices that you can try. Stick with the mild tasting cheese at first, then slowly introduce the uniquely flavored cheeses. Some examples: • Cheddar cheese • Cottage cheese • Cream cheese • Parmesan cheese • Mozzarella cheese • Feta cheese • Ricotta cheese • Camembert cheese • Brie cheese • Pepato cheese Yogurt can be Yummy! Yogurt has been a staple food in countries like Europe, Turkey, India, and Ne
