Milk

According to the United States Department of Agriculture's Food Pyramid, I should intake 3 cups of milk daily.

Why Is Milk Important?

• Helps build and maintain bone mass.
• Important for bone health during childhood and adolescence.
• Helps to maintain a healthy blood pressure.
• Helps to maintain proper levels of calcium and phosphorous.

Examples of Milk I Could Include In My Diet:

• reduced fat milk
• ice cream
• frozen yogurt
• mozzarella cheese
• strawberry milk

How Can I Get 3 Cups of Milk In One Day?

• strawberry milk (1 cup)
• 8 fluid oz. frozen yogurt (1 cup)
• 1 1/2 oz. mozzarella cheese (1 cup)