Dairy foods are an important source of nutrients for everyone, especially growing children and pregnant women. Together, milk, cheese and yogurt provide a unique package of nine essential nutrients that includes calcium, potassium, magnesium and more.
Our resources can help educate moms participating in The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (WIC) program about the importance of getting the recommended three daily servings of dairy and transitioning families to lower-fat milk options.
Even for the lactose intolerant, health and nutrition professionals recommend trying to keep dairy in the diet.
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