Smile! Strong bones and a healthy grin – we all need calcium. And did you know it’s an especially vital nutrient for children?

• In addition to using calcium to build bones, kids’ bodies require calcium to help maintain proper muscle, blood vessel and nerve cell function.
• Studies suggest that consuming adequate calcium early in life — when bone mass and density are being developed — may help protect against osteoporosis down the road.¹
• An estimated 55% of men and 78% of women aged 20 years or older aren’t meeting their calcium recommendations.²

Providing get-up-and-go and helping us grow are just two of protein’s many benefits.

• Protein is essential for optimal growth in children.
• The dairy protein in Horizon products is a complete protein, providing all of the essential amino acids needed to support optimal health.
• Our bodies need protein to build and repair tissues, including the muscles.
• Protein has been studied for promoting a feeling of satiety, which may help to discourage overeating.

Milk is one of the few dietary sources of vitamin D — a critical nutrient that helps our bodies absorb calcium.

• The American Academy of Pediatrics recently doubled its recommended daily intake of vitamin D from 200 IU to 400 IU for all infants, children and adolescents.³
• Men and women over the age of 20 get only about 30% of the vitamin D they need each day.⁴

Gut check. These friendly little bacteria help our bodies maintain a healthy digestive tract.

• “Cultured” dairy products like Horizon^® organic yogurt and cottage cheese are a source of probiotics, also known as live and active cultures.