June is Dairy Month! How much do you know about dairy? Take this fun quiz provided by the Nebraska Dairy Council with your kids and see if you know all the answers. The answers are at the bottom, but no peeking until you finish! After the quiz, reward yourselves with a Choco-Nana Milk Mixer. You’ll find the recipe at 3aday.org.

Dairy Quiz

1. Which of the following nutrients are found in one serving of milk?

        a. calcium and vitamin D

        b. protein, phosphorus, potassium

        c. riboflavin, vitamin B12, vitamin A

        d. all of the above

2. How many stomachs does a dairy cow have?

3. How many gallons of water do dairy cows drink each day?

4. Can you name 3 foods made with milk?

5. Why should you eat foods rich in calcium like milk, yogurt and cheese?

6. How many cups of milk should you have each day?

7. True or False: Flavored milk contains the same nutrients found in unflavored white milk.

8. What do you call a cow eating grass?

Answers: 1. d 2. one stomach with four compartments 3. 25-50 gallons each – almost an entire bathtub full of water! 4. cheese, yogurt, cream, sour cream, cottage cheese, ice cream, butter, and cream cheese 5. to build strong bones and teeth 6. Ages 2-8: 2 cups   Age 9+: 3 cups 7. True  8. A Lawn “MOO”er

Things happen for a reason, just believe! – Cheryl, RD