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Dairy is a great source of calcium. Calcium is a nutrient that that builds strong bones. your body needs this in order to be strong and active. Some example of dairy products are: milk, cheese, and yogurt. A person does not need to eat a lot of servings from this group. It is suggested that a person eat 2-3 servings from this group each day.

Some examples of a serving size would be:

  • 1 cup yogurt
  • 1 cup milk
  • 1 ounce of cheese

For More Information Click Here: http://www.nationaldairycouncil.org/