The table below gives you a summary of what dairy products there are, their main nutrients and functions of those nutrients.
| Food |
Nutrients |
Functions |
Milk, Flavoured milk
Yoghurt, Drinking yoghurt
Maas
Cheese, cottage cheese, feta cheese, cheese spread
Milk powder
Dairy milkshake
Dairy ice cream |
Minerals –particularly calcium and
protein |
Build and repair your body – these nutrients are the building blocks of your body.
Like the bricks in a house. |
Carbohydrates
Fats |
Give energy to your body – These nutrients fuel your body so that you are able to perform daily tasks.
Like cars need fuel to move. |
| Some vitamins |
Protect and regulate your body
Your body has soldiers called antibodies that help you fight off infections and diseases. |
Handy Tips:
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Try to choose plain milk than flavoured milk because there are some hidden sugars in flavoured milk (remember that you should eat fats and sugars as little as possible).
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Yoghurt or maas are also better options than ice cream. You also find some hidden fats in ice cream.
Remember that you need your 3-A-DAY™ everyday!