In this food group you will find a range of dairy products, did you know that most Australian consume only half the recommended amount of milk products but we also eat too many full fat types which can be a cause for concern. The best way to avoid this issue is to choose reduced fat (lite) alternatives.
This food group can be broken into three categories:
How much of this food group should I eat?
Children's diet requirements vary depending on their age and gender.
View the table below to find out how many serves of this food group you should have
This food group can be broken into three categories:
- Milk
- Yoghurt
- Cheese
How much of this food group should I eat?
Children's diet requirements vary depending on their age and gender.
View the table below to find out how many serves of this food group you should have
Age
5-8 9-11 12-13 14-18 Adults |
Boys
2 2 1/2 3 1/2 3 1/2 2 1/2 |
Girls
1 1/2 3 3 1/2 3 1/2 3 - 4 |
What's in this that is good for me?
Go to this webpage to find out what nutrients in these food will benefit your body
http://www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/dairy-why.html
Go to this webpage to find out what nutrients in these food will benefit your body
http://www.choosemyplate.gov/food-groups/dairy-why.html