Students are learning everyone needs at least 2 servings from the milk, yogurt and cheese food group every day. Kids need 3 servings.
Calcium helps bones grow longer and thicker.
Kids might not grow as tall as they should if they don t get enough calcium. Adults need calcium, too. If adults don t get enough calcium, their bones might get weak and break easily. Since the body can t make its own calcium, people need to eat plenty of foods that have calcium. Calcium from milk and other dairy products is easy for your body to use.