Variety is the key to getting all the nutrients dairy has to offer! Follow this guide to get started on including new kinds of dairy in your menu planning.


  1. Look at the list of dairy foods above. Pick one item you do not typically offer in your meals or snacks.

  1. Think about the week ahead. Choose a mealtime or snack time when you can offer this food.

  2. Keep this list handy for reference. It will help inspire you to offer more variety for every snack and meal. Keep in mind the variety can also include low-fat options.

Milk All fluid Milk Fat-free (skim) milk Flavored milks Lactose-free milks Low fat (1%) milk Reduced fat (2%) milk Whole milk Milk based desserts Frozen yogurt Ice milk Ice cream Lassi Puddings Sherbert Smoothies Non-dairy calcium alternatives Soy milk
Cheese Hard Natural Cheddar Gouda Mozzarella Muenster Parmesan Provolone Romano Swiss Soft Brie Camembert Cottage cheese Feta Ricotta Processed American Cheese spreads
Yogurt Milk based All milk-based yogurts (fat-free, low-fat, reduced fat, whole milk) Non-dairy calcium alternatives Soy milk yogurt

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