1. What foods are included in the milk, yogurt, and cheese (milk) group? Credit: All pictures have been adapted from the “Milk Food Gallery” accessible from: http://www.mypyramid.gov/pyramid/milk.html# Funded in part by USDA’s Food Stamp Program and Expanded Food & Nutrition Education Program (EFNEP). The Food Stamp Program provides nutrition assistance to people with low income. It can help you buy nutritious foods for a better diet. To find out more, contact your local Food Stamp office or call 1-800-430-3244. University of Nebraska Cooperative Extension educational program abides with the non-discrimination policies of the University of Nebraska and the United States Department of Agriculture

3. Milk — 8 fluid ounce carton Milk Group: counts as 1 cup milk

4. Yogurt — 8 fluid ounce carton Milk Group: counts as 1 cup milk

5. Cheddar Cheese — 1/3 cup shredded Milk Group: counts as 1 cup milk

6. Swiss Cheese — 2 slices, ¾ ounce each Total = 1 ½ ounces Milk Group: counts as 1 cup milk

7. Chocolate Pudding (made with milk) — 1/2 cup Milk Group: counts as ½ cup milk

8. Frozen Yogurt — 1 small serving (1/2 cup) Milk Group: counts as ½ cup milk

9. What counts as 1 cup from the milk group? 1 cup of milk 1 cup of yogurt 1½ ounces of natural cheese 2 ounces of processed cheese

10. Milk 8 fluid ounces (1 cup) = 1 cup from the Milk Group ALL FLUID MILK fat-free (skim) low fat (1%) reduced fat (2%) whole milk FLAVORED MILKS chocolate strawberry lactose reduced milks lactose free milks

11. Cheese HARD NATURAL CHEESES 1 ½ ounces = 1 cup from the Milk Group Cheddar mozzarella Swiss parmesan PROCESSED CHEESES 2 ounces = 1 cup from the Milk Group American

12. Cheese SOFT CHEESES ricotta ½ cup = 1 cup from the Milk Group cottage cheese 2 cups = 1 cup from the Milk Group

13. Yogurt 8 fluid ounces = 1 cup from the Milk Group ALL YOGURT fat-free low fat reduced fat whole milk yogurt

14. Milk-based Desserts puddings made with milk 1 cup = 1 cup from the Milk Group frozen yogurt 1 cup = 1 cup from the Milk Group ice cream 1 ½ cups = 1 cup from the Milk Group