Milk is rich in protein and calcium which help build the muscles you need to throw a ball or climb a tree.

Dairy is one of the five food groups in the official Food Guide Pyramid. Dairy includes milk and milk products like yogurt and cheese. An 8 ounce glass of milk provides a big percentage of your recommended daily allowance of vitamins and minerals:

• 17% protein
• 29% calcium
• 23% phosphorus
• 23% riboflavin
• 25% vitamin D
• 15 % vitamin B-12