Milk, Yogurt, And Cheese

Why are milk products important?

Milk products provide protein, vitamins, and minerals. Milk, yogurt, and cheese are the best source of calcium. The Food Guide Pyramid suggests 2 to 3 servings of milk, yogurt, and cheese a day-2 for most people, and 3 for women who are pregnant or breastfeeding, teenagers, and young adults to age 24.

What counts as a serving?

- 1 cup of milk or yogurt1

- 1/2 ounces of natural cheese

- 2 ounces of process cheese

Here are some selection tips: tips:

• Choose skim milk and nonfat yogurt often. They are lowest in fat.
• 1-1/2 to 2 ounces of cheese and 8 ounces of yogurt count as a serving from this group because they supply the same amount of calcium as 1 cup of milk.
• Cottage cheese is lower in calcium than most cheeses. One cup of cottage cheese counts as only ½ serving of milk.
• Go easy on high fat cheese and ice cream. They can add a lot of fat (especially saturated fat) to your diet.

source: U.S. Department of Agriculture

o The Food Guide Pyramid

o How To Make the Pyramid Work for You

o Fat and Added Sugars

o Breads, Cereals, Rice, and Pasta

o Vegetables

o Fruits

o Meat, Poultry, Fish, Dry Beans, Eggs, and Nuts

o Milk, Yogurt, and Cheese

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