This type of dairy has the highest calorie content because it contains more natural milk fat
What is whole dairy?
Regular dairy contains more of this type of fat, which makes foods creamy but is something we try to limit
What is saturated fat?
Even though ice cream is made from milk, it is NOT considered dairy nutritionally because these two things overshadow its nutrients
What is saturated fat and added sugar?
Companies add calcium and vitamin D to dairy substitutes through this process
What is fortification?
People who are lactose intolerant don’t have enough of this enzyme to break down lactose
What is lactase?
This type of dairy removes some of the fat but keeps the same amount of calcium and protein
What is low-fat dairy?
This vitamin helps calcium work in our bodies
What is vitamin D?
Dairy substitutes come from plants like soybeans, almonds, oats, or coconuts. This makes them safe for people with this condition
What is lactose intolerance?
This nutrient in dairy helps build strong bones and teeth
What is calcium?
These plants can be used as a dairy alternative
What is soybeans, almonds, oats, and coconuts?
This process adds important nutrients to a food or drink that do not naturally have them
What is fortification?
This type of milk has 5g of fat and reduced calories in comparison to whole dairy milk
What is low-fat milk or 2% milk?
When someone who is lactose intolerant drinks regular milk, their stomach may feel crampy or gassy because their body cannot digest this milk sugar
What is lactose?