Jill Castle

Importance of Dairy in a Child's Diet

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Importance of Dairy in a Child's Diet

Jill Castle

Importance of Dairy in a Child's Diet

Consumption of dairy products during childhood is important for growth. Most kids grow at a steady pace throughout childhood, and it's easy to see progress. Kids get taller and bigger. But, there’s a lot going on behind the scenes that we can’t see. For example, bones get stronger, denser, and thicker during childhood.