Lesson: Dairy and Milk- MOOtastic!

Lesson: Dairy and Milk- MOOtastic!

Objectives: 1. Students will identify the dairy section of MyPlate and the recommended number of servings per day. 2. Students will learn health benefits of eating or drinking dairy products, especially milk. 3. Students will recognize a variety of dairy products that are good sources of dairy.

A. Introduction (15 minutes) a. Brief Intro: Introduce self and what you are doing there today. ? Today, we are going to be learning about the dairy group of MyPlate. We will learn what food items belong in that group, how many servings per day we should be eating or drinking, and the importance of eating foods from the dairy group or that contain calcium. We will then play a fun activity and make a snack. ? Briefly review what was taught during the previous class. Go over the No "Ewww" Rule and the rule "raise your hand to talk."

b. Discussion Questions: ? Who here likes milk? Do you drink it often? What kind of milk do you drink- whole, lowfat, fat-free? Does anyone not like milk? o Even if you don't like drinking milk alone, you might prefer it in your cereal. o Drinking low-fat or fat-free milk can save fat calories and still give you the same amount of calcium. ? Is anyone here lactose intolerant? Have you tried soy milk or almond milk? o It could cause you to have an upset stomach if you are and drink or eat dairy foods. This is because you body cannot digest the lactose (sugars in milk) properly. o You could try lactose-free milk or soymilk. Even some yogurts are okay to try. ? Do you know what food group milk belongs to? How many times a day should you eat or drink foods from the dairy group? o It belongs to the dairy section. o Servings per day: 2 ?-3 cups per day for kids 8 years old and older (3 servings/day) o Sources: Milk, yogurt, cheese, and fortified soymilk. o One serving: 1 cup milk or yogurt, 1 ? oz natural cheese, 2 oz processed cheese. Soymilk should have about 300 mg of Calcium. ? Does anyone know why it is important to eat or drink enough foods or beverages from the dairy group? o Because they all contain calcium! What is calcium needed for?

- Calcium is important for building strong bones and strong teeth. - Helps our muscles work so we can be active and play! o What other foods contain a high amount of calcium? (fortified orange juice and broccoli and dark, leafy greens)

B. Activities (20 minutes) ? Put up pictures of foods/beverages (some of which belong in the dairy group and ones that do not) and ask which ones belong in the dairy group. Then ask the students which food items contain calcium, but do not belong in the dairy group (broccoli, spinach) ? What other foods or beverages belong in the dairy group? o have children call out answers and write on board/poster board ? Identify which would be better choices.

Take-home activities: ? Nourish Interactive Word Search ? Coloring pages- "Milk Matters," "Where's the Dairy?," "33 Terrifically Tasty Snack Ideas," and "Color MyPlate Dairy"

C. Food Demonstration (20 minutes) ? Ask if anyone has any food allergies or intolerances (dairy or fruit). ? Remind students to wash hands first! ? Have students assist you during the food demonstration. Might be best to write down names of who helped you each week so that everyone gets a turn. ? Introduce snack to make: Fruit Smoothies o Ingredients - 1/2 cup low fat vanilla yogurt - 1/2 cup skim milk - 1/2 cup frozen strawberries* - 1/4 cup frozen berries* - ? Banana* *any variation of those fruits can be used o Directions 1. Place all ingredients in a blender. 2. Blend until reach desired consistency. 3. Enjoy!

D. Conclusion (5 minutes) a. How do you all like the smoothies? Dairy can be tasty! b. Smoothies can be a great option for getting a serving a dairy and a great healthy snack for any time of day. Next week we will talk more about healthy snacks! c. Fill out post-assessment survey. d. Give out GBFB giveaway bag and let the students know what they can find inside.

E. Materials o Poster paper o Markers o Nourish Interactive Word Search o Coloring pages- "Milk Matters," "Where's the Dairy?," "33 Terrifically Tasty Snack Ideas," and "Color MyPlate Dairy" o Food cut-outs (paper models) o Roll of painters tape o Post-assessment survey o 15 GBFB bags (for take home handouts and giveaway) o Giveaway- silly straws o Blender o Measuring cups o 20 cups o 20 spoons/straws (for children) o 5 spoons (for preparing/serving) o Napkins and paper towels o Disinfectant wipes o 2- 32 oz cartons of low-fat vanilla yogurt (16 servings) o ? gallon skim milk (16 servings) o Frozen fruit- berries (strawberries, blueberries, raspberries- whatever is available) o 1 bunch of bananas

F. Resources o Nourish Interactive o United States Department of Agriculture o

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