Calcium for Kids†
Danimals yogurt and smoothies are a good source
of calcium* for kids – great news since kids don’t
always get enough calcium**. Calcium and
Vitamin D work together to help them build and
maintain strong bones, which they’ll need to take
on all their exciting adventures.
Recommended Daily Allowances of Calcium (mg)
1-3 y: 700
4-8 y: 1,000
9-13 y: 1,300
14-18 y: 1,300
Source:
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/Calcium-HealthProfessional/#h2
Vitamin D for Kids†
Calcium and Vitamin D work together to
help build and maintain strong bones. Kids
don’t always get enough Vitamin D**, though. So it’s
no surprise that we made sure Danimals yogurt and
smoothies are a good source of Vitamin D* for kids.
Recommended Daily Allowances of Vitamin D (mcg)
1-3 y: 15
4-8 y: 15
9-13 y: 15
14-18 y: 15
Source:
https://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminD-HealthProfessional/#en1
Promise
to Parents
As part of our promise,
Danimals
smoothies and
nonfat yogurt cups are
Non-GMO Project Verified. What's more,
our products do not contain flavors or colors from artificial sources or
high fructose
corn syrup.
Active Cultures
Did you know that all Danimals yogurt and
smoothies contain active yogurt cultures?
Active cultures, specifically
S. Thermophilus and L. Bulgaricus,
are what make yogurt what we
know and love,
like the delicious taste and texture attributes.
Snacks They’ll Enjoy
With Nutrients
You Want
Kids love to snack and choosing snacks for kids
doesn’t have to be difficult. In fact, snack time
can be a good way to help your kids get important
nutrients they may not be getting enough of during the day1.
Yogurt is a good snack choice with calcium and Vitamin D2. Danimals yogurts and smoothies are a snack you and the kids can agree on! Try pairing with veggies or fruit and whole grain crackers.
1
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4245561/
2 Check the nutrition information panel as levels of calcium and Vitamin D vary amongst yogurt brands.
Make Danimals
Part Of
Breakfast Time
For Kids
Start the morning with a good source of calcium and Vitamin D to help support strong bones by including a Danimals at breakfast time. Danimals products are part of the dairy food group, which is recommended in the USDA’s Dietary Guidelines for Americans Healthy US-Style Dietary Pattern. In addition, Danimals yogurt and smoothies are a good source of calcium and Vitamin D *. Balance mealtime by including Danimals with a whole grain waffle topped with nut butter of choice and a side of berries.
Essential
Nutrients
for Kids
Yogurt is one of the least consumed snack choices, but it often has nutrients to offer that some other snack options don’t have2. Your kids may think Danimals is just a yummy snack, but you have peace of mind knowing each serving of Danimals gives your little one a good source of calcium and Vitamin D to help support strong bones.
*Danimals 3.1fl oz Smoothies and 3.5oz lowfat yogurt pouches are a good source of calcium and Vitamin D with at least 10% daily value per serving.
**U.S. Department of Agriculture and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Dietary Guidelines for Americans,
2020-2025. 9th Edition. December 2020. Available at DietaryGuidelines.gov.
†The tables above (taken from the DRI reports, see www.nap.edu) present Recommended Dietary Allowances (RDAs). An
RDA is the average daily dietary intake level; sufficient to meet the nutrient requirements of nearly all (97-98%) healthy
individuals in a group. It is calculated from an Estimated Average Requirement (EAR).
