{You know your family’s health is important, but are they getting enough nutrient-rich foods, like whole grains and dairy?
The truth is, many of us aren’t, which means you may not be getting the recommended amounts of the essential nutrients that help keep you and your family healthy.1
for you and your family
A POWERFUL
Oats + dairy can help increase protein at breakfast – it’s currently the meal with the least amount of protein consumed.6
Approximately one out of five Americans skip
breakfast.5
Why Breakfast?It has been shown that eating breakfast is linked to healthier weight, better nutrition and school performance – and those are just a few reasons why it’s important not to skip
your morning meal!1-4
THE POWER OF THE OATOats are a great way to get whole grains. Whether instant, old fashioned or steel cut, these cuts of oats are all 100% whole grain.
DAIRY GOOD NUTRITION Low-fat or fat-free milk, yogurt and cheese provide many important nutrients that kids’ and adults’ diets are falling short on.
COMBO
THE RECOMMENDED DAILY SERVINGS1:LOW-FAT OR
FAT-FREE DAIRY
3 CUPS
2.5 CUPS
2 CUPS
WHOLE GRAINS
1.5 OZ
2.5 OZ
3-4 OZ
CHILDREN 2-3 YRS[ ]
CHILDREN4-8 YRS[ ]
ADULTS, CHILDREN 9+ YRS
[ ]
WHOLE GRAIN:
m 1 cup cold cereal or oatmeal, cookedm ½ cup granola
LOW-FAT OR FAT-FREE DAIRY:
m 1 cup milk or yogurtm 1.5 oz of natural cheese, 2 oz of processed cheese
MAKE HALF YOUR
GRAINS WHOLE.
A COMBINATION OF OATS AND DAIRY IN THE MORNING IS AN EASY WAY TO HELP ENSURE A NUTRITIOUS START TO YOUR DAY.
What’s a serving?
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Three BIG Reasons for Oats + Dairy
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REFERENCES 1) U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2010. 7th Edition, Washington, DC: U.S. Government Printing Office, January 2011. 2) Timlin MT, et al.
Nutr. Rev. 2007;65:268-281. 3) Rampersaud GC. Am. J. of Life. Med. 2009; 3: 86-103. 4) Wesnes KA, et al. Appetite. 2003;41:329-331. 5) Auestad N, Quann EE, Fulgoni VL 3rd. What’s for Breakfast? How Dairy Fits Into Breakfast Patterns of
Children and Adults. Dairy Research Institute Data Brief No. 1301. Rosemont, IL: Dairy Research Institute; May 2013. 6) What We Eat in America, NHANES 2009-2010. 7) U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. 2013.
USDA National Nutrient Database for Standard Reference, Release 26. 8) Sales data from IRI, total U.S., multi-outlet, calendar year 2013.
Soluble fiber from foods such as oats, as part of a diet low in saturated fat and cholesterol, may reduce the risk of heart disease. A serving of oatmeal supplies 2 grams of beta-glucan (soluble fiber), 3 grams daily are necessary to
have this effect.
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1 NUTRITIOUS
3 SIMPLE & DELICIOUS
1/2 cup dry oats 1 cup low-fat milk
1.5 oz. low-fat cheese60 g. oatmeal bar
1/2 cup granola 1 cup low-fat yogurt
Try these easy combinations and delicious recipe.
Iron>>> for HEALTHY BLOOD CELLS
Calcium, Vitamin D, Phosphorus, Magnesium >>> for STRONG BONES
Protein >>> for LEAN MUSCLE
Potassium >>> for HEALTHY BLOOD PRESSURE
Fiber >>> for DIGESTIVE HEALTH
Riboflavin, Vitamin B12 >>> for CONVERTING FOOD TO ENERGY
Vitamin A >>> for EYE AND SKIN HEALTH
Overnight Oatmeal Makes: 1 servingPrep Time: 10 min.
Cook Time: Overnight
>>>>>
NUTRITION FACTS290 calories; 3.5g fat; 15g protein; 52g carbohydrates; 4g fiber.
INGREDIENTS 1/4 cup uncooked old fashioned rolled oats1/2 cup fat-free milk1/4 cup low-fat yogurt1 tsp honey or other sweetener1/4 cup applesauce or chopped dried applesPinch of cinnamon
DIRECTIONSIn an 8 oz. (or larger) jar with a lid, combine all ingredients. Put lid on jar and shake until well combined. Refrigerate overnight or up to 3 days. Eat chilled.
2 AFFORDABLEA serving of oatmeal with milk is an affordable choice.
On average, it’s $0.37.8
Make it with Milk
CALORIES
PROTEIN
CALCIUM
150
5G
2% DV
250
13G
35% DV
WATER LOW-FAT MILK>>>>>
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DV = Daily Value, based on a 2,000 calorie diet*1/2 cup of dry oats and 1 cup water or low-fat milk
OATMEAL MADE WITH
PROTEIN2.5X VITAMINS & MINERALS (INCLUDING CALCIUM AND VITAMIN D)9
Oats + Milk = Protein + Fiber + 9 Key Nutrients