Learning About Dairy
Julia Fouts
As school presses forward, it is important for students to stay healthy. Between homework, sports practices, and club meetings, nutritious meals are vital. Dairy products have enormous benefits when included in one's diet; every serving is packed full of nine essential nutrients. During the school day, protein found in dairy products helps students to stay focused in the classroom. Milk, cheese, and yogurt also provide energy, powering kids through their extracurricular activities. After sports practices, the best refueling drink is chocolate milk; it has great nutritional value, and less sugar than power drinks. Even beyond high school, dairy products allow for a healthy life by strengthening bones, preventing diseases, and contributing to a stronger heart. Three servings of dairy products is the daily recommendation, and there are so many delicious options to choose from. One cup of lowfat milk, whole milk, and even lactose-free milk are a few varieties; they each have their own, unique taste. Cheese, yogurt, ice-cream, and butter are also great sources of dairy with a variety of options. As students’ minds grow from their education, their bodies will grow, strengthen, and refuel from dairy products.
