Port Arthur Independent School District
Child Nutrition Department
Nutrition Tip!

 

Calcium

Calcium is critical to our health because it helps build strong bones and teeth.  It is most important to get calcium when you are a kid because that is the time when the calcium has the most impact on your Bones.

Prevent osteoporosis by including calcium rich foods in your diet - for a happy heart, go low-fat!

  • MILK
  • YOGURT
  • CHEESE
  • ICE CREAM
  • PUDDING
  • BEANS (NAVY & BLACK)
  • FORTIFIED CEREAL
  • SOYBEANS & TOFU
  • BOK CHOY
  • KALE
  • CORN TORTILLAS
  • MUSTARD GREENS
  • ORANGE JUICE W/CALCIUM

 

TODAY'S TRIVIA:
The official state vegetable of Texas is the Texas Sweet Onion.

CATCH:
The Coordinated Approach to Child Health (CATCH) is a TEA approved Coordinated School Health Program designed to promote physical activity, nutrition, and wellness for school children.  By using a fun approach, establishing healthy habits during childhood can carry into adulthood.  Click here for our EAT SMART program.
 

**For more information on nutrition and health, visit www.eatright.org and www.mypyramid.gov.**