Quiz Name: Health Benefits of Dairy

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1. Consuming 3 to 4 servings of milk, cheese and/or yogurt every day reduces the risk of chronic diseases such as ___________________, hypertension and obesity.

diabetes

osteoporosis

cancer

2. Dairy foods are the best source of naturally occuring calcium and provides _________ other nutrients including protein, phosphorus, potassium, vitamins D, A and B12, riboflavin and niacin.

ten

eight

six

four

3. A diet low in calcium is generally low in other nutrients and is the result of poor food selection, not the unavailability of calcium-rich foods.

False

True

4. Children between the ages of 4 and 8 need _______ of calcium a day!

1200 mg

800 mg

600 mg

5. Flavored milks such as chocolate and strawberry are simply plain cow's milk that has added flavorings and sweeteners.

False

True

6. USDA meals are designed to provide all of the nutrients children need each day. Milk, flavored or plain, is a required part of the menu at ______________________.

breakfast

supper

lunch

All of the listed options