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Milk and dairy foods are important for new mothers and their babies.

Milk and other dairy foods contain calcium, which is important because...

Calcium keeps bones strong and hard

Calcium helps the heart and muscles work well

Calcium prevents bone disease (osteoporosis)

Calcium may help to prevent high blood pressure

So, how much do you need?

3 Servings a Day

What is a "serving"?

1 Cup of Milk or Yogurt

1 1/2 - 2 Ounces of Cheese

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Contact us at
Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Food Programs
109 Governor Street, 9th Floor
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: 1-888-942-3663

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Last Updated: 02-12-2010

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