Tip 1 : Dairy foods provide calcium needed for bone growth and bone health throughout your life.

Tip 2 : Great job focusing on dairy! Foods in the Dairy Group provide nutrients such as calcium, potassium, vitamin D, and protein.

Tip 3 : Calcium is a nutrient of public health concern. You can meet your calcium needs by drinking fat-free milk or eating low-fat yogurt.

Tip 4 : Use dark leafy greens, like romaine lettuce and spinach, to make salads. Add red and orange veggies for extra color and nutrition!

Tip 5 : When storing raw seafood, meat, and poultry, place them below ready-to-eat foods in the refrigerator.

Tip 6 : Just because bread is brown, doesn’t mean it is a whole grain. Check for whole grains on the ingredients list.

Tip 7 : Search for recipes online to make some of your favorite vegetables.

Tip 8 : Use fruit in your holiday stuffing--try apples, cranberries, raisins, or prunes. Check online for recipes.

Tip 9 : For an easy breakfast or snack on the go, try a fruit smoothie with frozen peaches, berries, and low-fat yogurt.

Tip 10 : Here’s a fun game to keep you focused on your veggies--how many red/orange vegetables can you name in 10 seconds? Eat one today!