The latest National Nutrition Survey revealed that 77% of girls and 64% of boys aged 12-15 years were not getting the recommended daily requirement for calcium.  In fact, girls of all ages (4-18 years) were not consuming adequate calcium.  This is alarming when you consider that this is the peak time for building strong bones.

Down at the dairy tips

• Stock the fridge with plenty of choice in fresh dairy foods
  
  
• Go for fruity flavours of yoghourts or yoghourt drinks and include chilled, single-serve tubs in lunchboxes
  
  
• Include a Jalna creamy yoghourt or low-fat ice-cream in place of cream on desserts like fruit salad
  
  
• Substitute natural yoghourt for sour cream on baked potatoes
  
  
• Melt low-fat cheese on toast or muffins or baked potato for lunch or snack.
  
  
• Offer Jalna Yoghourt On The Go or smoothies with an extra dollop of yoghourt instead of soft drinks or cordials