Cheese is the No. 2 source of bone-building calcium in the
American diet, as well as an excellent source of high-quality
protein. In fact, the 2010 Dietary Guidelines for Americans
recommend three daily servings of low-fat or fat-free dairy
products every day for people ages 9 and older. Adding cheese to
your child’s diet is easy. Try these kid-friendly snack ideas: *
Dice cheddar cheese, apple slices and crackers, then throw into
a zip-top bag for easy snacking on the go. * Roll a stick of
string cheese into a whole-wheat tortilla and dip in salsa. *
Spread Dijon mustard inside a lettuce leaf. Layer with a slice
of turkey and Swiss cheese, then roll. * Top a tostada with fat-
free refried beans. Sprinkle on shredded pepper Jack cheese, and
melt in microwave. * Top whole-wheat crackers with Mozzarella
cheese and sliced cherry tomatoes. -- Midwest Dairy Council/
Family Features