1. Kids and Calcium
The Benefits of Low-Fat Dairy Products
By Kristin Howell

2. We need calcium to
keep our teeth and
bones healthy and
strong.

3. Dairy foods have lots of
calcium.

4. Milk
Some foods in the
dairy group are:

5. Cheese

6. Yogurt

7. Low fat dairy foods can be
eaten at any meal of the
day

8. Breakfast
Cereal and low-fat milk

9. Lunch
Grilled Cheese Sandwich made with low-fat
cheese

10. Dinner
Low-fat Macaroni and Cheese

11. and healthy after school snacks
Fresh fruit and low-fat yogurt

12. Kids should have at least 2 servings a day from the
dairy group

13. So remember, eating
low-fat dairy foods is
a delicious way to
keep our bodies
healthy and strong.

14. If you have any questions, please
talk to a WIC nutritionist.