Calcium is needed for healthy bones and teeth and to prevent osteoporosis. Calcium is important for building strong bones and teeth in growing children and maintaining the bones and teeth of adults. Teenagers and young adults need adequate calcium for achieving maximum bone density. The best sources of calcium are milk, yogurt, and cheese.
Foods are safe up to one week after the sell by date.
Refrigerate dairy products as soon as you get home from the store. Read the label. They are lowest in fat. Go easy on high fat cheese and ice cream. For a diet low in fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol, choose foods lower in fat, saturated fat, and cholesterol.