MyPyramid: Milk
adapted
from MyPyramid.gov
All fluid milk products and many foods made from milk are
considered part of the milk group. Foods made from milk that retain
their calcium content are part of this group, while foods made from
milk that have little to no calcium, such as cream cheese, cream,
and butter, are not. Most milk group choices should be fat-free or
low-fat.
- Milk
- Cheese
- Milk-based desserts
- Yogurt
Choose fat-free or low-fat milk, yogurt, and cheese. If you choose
milk or yogurt that is not fat-free, or cheese that is not low-fat, the
fat in the product counts as part of the discretionary calorie
allowance.
If sweetened milk products are chosen (flavored milk, yogurt,
drinkable yogurt, desserts), the added sugars also count as part of the
discretionary calorie allowance.
For those who are lactose intolerant, lactose-free and lower-lactose
products are available. These include hard cheeses and yogurt. Also,
enzyme preparations can be added to milk to lower the lactose content.
Calcium-fortified foods and beverages such as soy beverages or orange
juice may provide calcium, but may not provide the other nutrients found
in milk and milk products.
USDA Dietary
Guidelines for Americans |
