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3-A-Day the Dairy Way

3-A-Day the Dairy Way. January 2006. Why dairy products?. Calcium deficiency among children is placing them at future risk of major health problems, including osteoporosis. The diets of children and adolescents fall short of calcium recommendations due to poor food choices including:

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3-A-Day the Dairy Way

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  1. 3-A-Day the Dairy Way January 2006

  2. Why dairy products? • Calcium deficiency among children is placing them at future risk of major health problems, including osteoporosis. • The diets of children and adolescents fall short of calcium recommendations due to poor food choices including: • over-consumption of foods of minimal nutritional value • under-consumption of nutrient-rich foods such as milk

  3. Why Should I Consume 3 A Day? • Excellent source of calcium • Also a source of: • Vitamin A • Vitamin D (if fortified) • Vitamin B12 • Protein • Potassium • Riboflavin • Niacin • Phosphorus

  4. Why Should I Consume 3 A Day? • Helps to decrease blood pressure and protect against other risk factors for cardiovascular disease • May help protect oral health (especially cheese) • Yogurt may improve digestive function

  5. Calcium • Contributes to and is necessary for maintaining peak bone mass • Helps prevent osteoporosis development later in life by minimizing age-related bone loss • Other nutrients in dairy products, such as protein, phosphorus, magnesium, and vitamin D, can also help support bone health

  6. Calcium Research has found: • Calcium intake increases bone gain during growth • Calcium intake reduces bone loss and/or fractures in later adult years • Denser bones were found when dairy was used as the source of calcium

  7. Calcium One study revealed that children ages 3-10 years who avoided milk (compared to milk drinkers) suffered from: • Significantly lower average dietary calcium intake • Shorter in height • Lower bone mineral density

  8. Milk is the best calcium source • When milk consumption and bone mineral density were examined in girls aged 12 to 14 years, the milk group was the only food group that positively affected bone mineral density. • Further, milk drinking was a better determinant of bone mineral content than any single nutrient alone..

  9. Drink milk from cereal Have a glass of milk with meals Add low-fat cheese to sandwiches or crackers Make a parfait with low-fat yogurt and fruit Use low-fat milk or yogurt when making smoothies Take string cheese for a snack when on the go Add low-fat yogurt to dips for crackers or pretzels Easy Ways to Get 3 A Day

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