Dairy and Alternatives

Key Chat Points

  • Good source of calcium - for strong bones and teeth
  • In general choose lower-fat and lower-sugar options
  • For cheese it may be better to use a small amount of a stronger cheese (for example a mature cheddar) rather than using a low fat version - this is because you need to use much more of the low fat cheese to get the same taste/ flavour

Useful Handouts

  • Calcium (BDA - British Dietetic Association. Food Fact Sheet)