Dairy group
Milk, cheese, and yogurt are all part of the dairy group.  This food group is a great source for protein, calcium and vitamin D.  That's why this group helps build strong bones, teeth, and muscles.  Ice cream and pudding count as dairy servings because they're made from milk.

 
 
How many servings should I have and how often? 2-3 servings daily
How big is a serving size? 8 oz milk or yogurt, or 
         frozen yogurt
2 oz processed cheese 
         (American)
1 1/2 oz  cheddar, swiss, 
          mozzarella, or montery
          jack
1 1/2 C. ice cream
2 C    cottage cheese

 
 
    Fun Dairy Web Sites
moomilk.com                 gotmilk?                                yogz.com

 

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Created 01/05/01