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Milk and milk products are good sources of calcium, protein, riboflavin, vitamin B12, phosphorus, potassium, and vitamin A.

Children's caloric and fat needs vary from child to child. Milk products with fat and those with no fat can be a part of a healthful diet.

Chocolate and strawberry milk is an acceptable alternative to white milk, and it tastes great too!

If a child cannot drink or eat milk products, there are other foods that offer calcium for bone growth and maintenance.

Milk products are our major source of calcium, which helps keep bones and teeth strong, helps muscles to contract, and the heart to beat.

Weight-bearing exercise also helps strengthen bones. Include walking, running, dancing or other physical activity most days of the week to keep your bones strong.

Children ages 1-10 years need 800 milligrams of calcium per day. Listed below are food sources that contain greater than 150 milligrams of calcium per serving.

White or chocolate milk, 1 cup
Yogurt, 8oz container
Milkshake, 10oz
Calcium fortified orange juice, 1 cup
Canned sardines, or salmon (with bones) 3 oz
Tofu, raw, firm, 1/2 cup
Cheddar, Mozzarella, Swiss cheese, 1 ounce
Pizza, 1 piece
Pudding, ½ cup
Burrito, 1
Egg Muffin, 1
Macaroni & Cheese, 3/4 cup
Mustard Spinach, 1 cup