Milk provides carbohydrate, protein, calcium, vitamins, and minerals.
How much is a serving of milk
Note: If you are pregnant or breastfeeding, have four to five
servings of milk each day.
Print out this chart. Then fill in the blanks with how many servings
of milk to have at meals and snacks.
1. How many servings of milk do you now have each
day?
I have _____ milk and yogurt servings each day.
2. Go back to "How much should I eat
each day" to check how many servings of milk to have each day.
I will have ___________ milk and yogurt servings each day.
3. I will have this many servings of milk at
Breakfast______
Snack ______
Lunch______
Snack ______
Dinner______
Snack ______
A diabetes teacher can help you with your meal
plan.
What are healthy ways to have milk?
Drink fat-free (skim) or low-fat (1%) milk.
Eat low-fat or fat-free fruit yogurt sweetened with a
low-calorie sweetener.
Use low-fat plain yogurt as a substitute for sour cream.
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