In each monthly newsletter we will

be learning about different

categories of nutrition: this month
we are starting with dairy! Stay
tuned for more information and
health benefits about our favorite
foods!

One cup is equivalent to the

size of your fist!

Dairy is a primary source of

Calcium
Calcium is used for building
strong bones and teeth
Eating dairy reduces risk of
cardiovascular disease and type 2
diabetes
The recommended amount for
your child is 2.5 cups per day

Picture Day on
September 30th
Student information
sheet due next
Wednesday 9/16

Good sources include low fat

milk, yogurt, and cheese
Clenched Fist. Digital image. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 June 2015. <http://cupegraf.com/328410-fist.html>.
Gurr, M. I. "Milk products: contribution to nutrition and health." J. Soc. Dairy Technol 45.3 (1992): 61-7.
Milk. Digital image. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 June 2015. <http://www.inlifehealthcare.com/blog/foods-for-calcium-deficiency/>.
Miller, Gregory D., et al. "Benefits of dairy product consumption on blood pressure in humans: a summary of the biomedical literature." Journal of the American
College of Nutrition 19.sup2 (2000): 147S-164S.

 Vegetables are an important source

of dietary fiber, which supports
proper function of bowels
Vegetables contain folic acid,
which helps the body form red
blood cells
Vegetables keep skin and eyes
healthy
Vegetables are naturally low in
calories
A diet rich in vegetables protects
against certain types of cancer
The recommended amount for your
child is 1.5 cups per day

Halloween Party will be

on Friday, October 30th
Please contact me if you
are interested in helping!

Law, M. R., and J. K. Morris. "By how much does fruit and vegetable consumption reduce the risk of ischaemic heart disease?." European
journal of clinical nutrition 52.8 (1998): 549-556.
Serving Size Vegetables. Digital image. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 June 2015. <http://www.precisionnutrition.com/calorie-controlguide>.<http://blogs.extension.iastate.edu/foodsavings/2014/06/30/will-eating-more-vegetables-cause-you-to-gain-weight/>.
Vegetables. Digital image. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 June 2015.

 Protein is rich in rich several

vitamins, iron, zinc, and magnesium
Protein is essential for building
bones, muscles, cartilage, skin, and
blood
Protein helps the immune system
function properly
Protein is rich in iron, which is used
to carry oxygen in the blood
The recommended amount for your
child is 4 ounces per day
Good sources of protein include
poultry, fish, eggs, nuts and seeds

Thanksgiving Break:
November 25th-29th

"ChooseMyPlate.gov." ChooseMyPlate. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 June 2015. <http://www.choosemyplate.gov/>.

Grilled Salmon. Digital image. 12 Tomatoes. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 June 2015. <http://12tomatoes.com/2014/04/dinner-recipe-grilled-salmon.html>.
Protein and Cards. Digital image. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 June 2015. <http://www.webmd.com/diet/ss/slideshow-serving-sizes>.

 Whole grains are a good source

of magnesium, which is used
for building bones and
releasing energy from muscles
Grains are important for
metabolism
Dietary fiber from grains
lowers risk of heart disease
Dietary fiber also helps bowels
function properly
The recommended amount for
your child is 5 ounces per day

Happy Holidays!
Enjoy your break!

Grains. Digital image. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 June 2015. http://www.sodahead.com/living/what-food-group-do-you-eat-the-mostof/question-2400205/>.

Serving Size Baseball. Digital image. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 June 2015. <http://tomatotalk.earthfare.com/2010/02/02/supersize-the-mealdouble-gulp-the-drink-and-king-size-the-sweet-treat/>.

 Fruit contains a lot of

vitamin C, which helps the
body grow and repair
tissues, cuts and wounds
Fruits are rich in potassium,
which helps maintain a
healthy blood pressure
(especially bananas!)
Eating many fruits reduces
risk for heart disease
The recommended daily
amount for your child is 1.5
cups per day

Field trip to museum on

January 13th
Parent/Teacher
conferences January 28th
and 29th

"ChooseMyPlate.gov." ChooseMyPlate. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 June 2015. <http://www.choosemyplate.gov/>.

Fruit. Digital image. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 June 2015. <http://www.fitfathers.com/7-day-fruit-veggie-lifestyle-challenge/>.
Serving Size Fruit. Digital image. N.p., n.d. Web. 15 June 2015. <http://riversideonline.com/health_reference/DietNutrition/NU00267.cfm?&RenderForPrint=1>.