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Posted 6/19/10
Child Nutrition and Fitness Initiative Breakfast Grants - Open July 1

Schools may apply for a Child Nutrition and Fitness Initiative Breakfast Grant beginning July 1 through August 15, 2010 via FuelUpToPlay60.com. Sponsored by General Mills, this grant provides funds to help schools to improve or expand their breakfast programs with an emphasis on alternative breakfast options that are sustainable. For more information, contact Peggy Lee.

Use Lowfat Milk, Cheese & Yogurt for Healthier School Meals

Mom always said, "Drink your milk." Mom was right again! People who drink milk have better diets and get many important nutrients including calcium, which is abundant in milk, cheese and yogurt.

The vast majority of children do not get the recommended amount of calcium (9-13 year olds, only 5 percent of girls & 25 percent of boys get the calcium they need) needed for healthy bone growth.

Click here to read the fact sheet about how dairy can help students fulfill their daily dietary needs.

Your Kids Need Calcium!

Growing Children Need Calcium to Build Strong Bones and Teeth!

Milk and most dairy foods are excellent sources. How much do your children need? (Most children who are 2 to 5 years old need 2 cups of milk and dairy foods each day)

Click here to read the handout about what counts as one cup of milk. Also, see a breakdown of the Food Guide Pyramid and the different dietary needs of children ages 2 and 3 and 4 and 5.

As a leader in nutrition education, the Dairy & Nutrition Council of Indiana, Inc. is dedicated to providing timely, scientifically sound nutrition information on the health benefits of milk, cheese and yogurt.
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