{You know your family’s health is important, but are they getting enough of the nutrient-rich food groups, like whole grains and dairy?

The truth is, many of us aren’t, which means you may be missing out on the essential nutrients that help keep you and your family healthy.

for you and your family

A POWERFUL

Oats + dairy can help increase protein at breakfast – it’s currently the meal with the least.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. Gram for gram, all whole oat products provide the same whole grain benefits.

DAIRY GOOD NUTRITION Milk, yogurt and cheese provide many important nutrients that are lacking in kids’ and adults’ diets.

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 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.

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1 NUTRITIOUS

3 SIMPLE & DELICIOUS

1/2 cup dry oats 1 cup low-fat milk

1.5 oz. reduced-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

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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

0% DV

250

15G

30% DV

WATER FAT-FREE MILK>>>>>

7

DV = Daily Value*40 gram serving of oats and 1 cup water or fat-free lactose-free milk

OATMEAL MADE WITH

PROTEIN3X VITAMINS & MINERALS (INCLUDING CALCIUM AND VITAMIN D)9

Oats + Milk = Protein + Fiber + 9 Key Nutrients