We all know how important calcium is for building strong bones. But most U.S. kids aren’t getting enough dairy, and the dairy they are consuming is too high in fat, says a new study from Penn State, which found that only 2- and 3-year-olds were getting the suggested number of daily servings of calcium recommended by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. “As children become more independent and increasingly make their own food choices, their calcium consumption decreases,” notes Sibylle Kranz, PhD, RD. Plus, what they’re eating is high-fat varieties of cheese, yogurt, ice cream and dairy-based toppings. To boost calcium and reduce fat in your child’s diet: Choose low-fat (1%) milk rather than whole or reduced-fat (2%), and opt for low-fat yogurts and cheeses. Nix—or cut way back on—juices and sodas, which tend to crowd out milk. Add vanilla or cocoa powder to jazz up milk’s flavor. Show ’em how by drinking your milk and eating your yogurt right alongside your children. Sprinkle low-fat cheese on lasagnas, casseroles and salads, and add nonfat dry milk powder to smoothies. Offer calcium-fortified as well as natural calcium food sources like collard greens and broccoli. For more tips and information, go to mypyramid.gov.