It is used by the body for building and maintaining bones and teeth. Calcium is also used in muscle contraction, blood clotting and maintaining cells. Serving for a Preschool Child Children three to five years old should eat two to three servings of food from this group every day. Food Tips Choose skim milk and nonfat yogurt often. They are lowest in fat.
Cottage cheese is lower in calcium than most cheeses.
One cup of cottage cheese is equal to a half cup of milk. Choose high fat cheese and ice cream only occasionally. They can add a lot of fat to your diet. The next time you have chicken for dinner, clean a chicken bone and have your children feel how hard it is. Let them feel their own bones in their fingers and arms.