Dairy Is Good for You!: (Healthy Foods)
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This educational book explores the benefits of incorporating dairy into a healthy diet. Through engaging narratives and fun facts, readers learn about different types of dairy products and their nutritional values. It covers various dairy foods like yogurt, cheese, and kefir, discussing their origins, nutritional content, and roles in a healthy diet. The book also includes information on dairy alternatives, providing a comprehensive guide for young readers and those writing reports on healthy eating.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
5-8
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
Why do you think dairy is important for our bodies?
Can you name some foods that are made from dairy products?
How do you feel when you drink milk or eat cheese?
What are some other ways to get calcium if someone can't eat dairy?
Tip: Role play these questions
While discussing the book, relate the content to your child’s everyday meals that include dairy products.
Encourage your child to express how they feel about different dairy products and if they have favorites.
Use the information in the book as a starting point to educate them about balanced diets and the importance of various nutrients.
After reading, perhaps involve your child in preparing a simple dairy-based recipe to reinforce the learnings.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Importance of a Balanced Diet
Explanation: The book uses a fun narrative and engaging illustrations to show how dairy products can be part of a balanced diet that includes various food groups.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by making conscious choices about including different food groups in their meals, such as adding a glass of milk to their breakfast or a cheese slice to their sandwich.
Example Lesson: Nutritional Benefits of Dairy
Explanation: Through a character's journey, the book educates on the vitamins and minerals found in dairy products, explaining their benefits in an easy-to-understand way.
Real-World Application: Kids can understand the importance of calcium for strong bones and teeth, and incorporate dairy products like yogurt or milk in their diet to help their growth.
Example Lesson: Healthy Eating Habits
Explanation: The story emphasizes on regular meals and the inclusion of dairy as a part of those meals, promoting overall health and energy.
Real-World Application: Children can be encouraged to develop habits of regular, balanced meals that include dairy, understanding it's part of what keeps them active and healthy.