According to the American Dairy Association, the recommended amount of servings of dairy products we should consume is 3 servings every day. In addition to milk, we can get our daily servings from cheese or yogurt. Dairy provides nine essential nutrients, including calcium, potassium, phosphorus, viatmins A, D and B12, riboflavin, and niacin.
Research shows that Americans are eating only half the recommended servings of dairy. The 3-A-Day campaign was created to remind families to get 3 daily servings of milk, cheese or yogurt for stronger bones and better bodies.
June is Dairy Month, a good time to make 3-A-Day part of your family’s healthy lifestyle.
For more information about the 3-A-Day program, and dairy product recipes, visit the American Dairy Association at http://www.dairyinfo.com.