We all know the importance of a healthy diet but many Australians don't know they are falling behind in requirements for key nutrients. Adults may remember dairy* is important for children but neglect their own dairy intake, thinking it may not be essential in adult life. Dairy is an important food group because it is packed with calcium. It also provides a range of other nutrients including vitamin A, riboflavin, zinc, protein and magnesium. Eating 3 serves of dairy every day as part of a healthy, balanced diet will provide most people with their average daily requirements for calcium. There are a wide variety of options in the dairy case to suit everyone including regular, reduced-fat, low-fat and skim varieties as well as calcium-enriched products. One serve of dairy is equal to:
- 1 glass (250ml) of milk
- 1 tub (200g) of yogurt
- 2 slices (40g) of cheese The following link shows the approximate number of serves of dairy food needed each day to help ensure you meet your Recommended Dietary Intake (RDI) for calcium throughout your life, plus a significant amount of many other essential nutrients. Click here for the 3 serves a day table. | 
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