Calcium is a key nutrient for bone health at any age! After age 25-30, we no longer build bone mass, but continue to need calcium to maintain existing bone strength.

Try LIGHT 'N LIVELY Lowfat Cottage Cheese for a calcium and protein boost on the go! One 4-oz. container is a rich source of both nutrients, providing at least 20% of the Daily Value of each.

Top casseroles and other baked entrees with reduced fat or fat free shredded cheese in the last 5 minutes of baking for a delicious, cheesy flavor. Use approximately 1 ounce of cheese (about 1/4 cup) per casserole serving.

Yogurt can be an excellent source of calcium. In fact, BREYERS LIGHT Yogurt provides 20% of the Daily Value for calcium per serving.

Make traditional favorites like grilled cheese sandwiches, cheeseburgers and omelets with KRAFT 2% Milk Reduced Fat Singles for all the creamy taste of a cheese slice that melts just the way you like.

Don't short-change yourself on calcium when you?e watching calories. Try BREYERS LIGHT Nonfat Yogurt for a pick-me-up snack or dessert.

Spice up lunchtime while getting some calcium. Serve up a tortilla topped with fat free refried beans, KRAFT 2% Milk Shredded Natural Cheese (about 1 ounce or 1/4 cup), lettuce, tomatoes, and salsa ? a south-of-the-border treat.

Make a frozen treat by pouring your favorite flavor of BREYERS Lowfat Yogurt into a paper cup. Add a stick and freeze. Then peel the cup, and enjoy!

Children and teenagers need calcium every day for growing bones. Foods in the Milk Group, such as lowfat milk, yogurt and cheese, are excellent sources of calcium.

If you are using dressings as meat marinade, why not use the reduced fat or fat free varieties?

Minimize added fat in cooking by using non-stick pans. Also try steaming, boiling, stir-frying, and microwave cooking instead of frying.

Is it okay to have cookies, pizza, brownies and candy bars? Absolutely! Balance sensible portions of these foods with a variety of foods such as grains (including some whole grain choices), vegetables, fruits, lower fat dairy foods and lean meat, fish and poultry, cooked dry beans, eggs and nuts. Remember keeping active each day helps promote overall health.

Stock your kitchen with a supply of lower calorie or lower fat basics such as fat free or reduced fat milk, yogurt, cheese, cottage cheese and salad dressing.

Make KRAFT Original Macaroni & Cheese using light preparation directions which call for less margarine. One serving prepared in this way provides 65% less fat and 25% fewer calories compared to preparation using the regular directions.

When eating out, ask that entrees be grilled or broiled without added fats and request salad dressing and sauces 'on the side'.

Top tacos, fajitas and other Mexican dishes with BREAKSTONE'S or KNUDSEN Reduced Fat Sour Cream in place of regular sour cream. Also try sprinkling on KRAFT 2% Milk Reduced Fat Shredded Cheddar Cheese when preparing these favorites.

Really craving dessert? Try your favorite flavor of JELL-O FREE Fat Free Instant Pudding made with fat free milk. Top it with a dollop of COOL WHIP FREE Whipped Topping.

To help you add just enough dressing to your salad, pour a small amount of dressing into a mixing bowl (about 2 tablespoons of dressing per serving should do it), add salad greens and thoroughly stir greens until lightly coated. Then transfer to individual plates.

When preparing ground meat for dishes like casseroles or tacos, start with lean or extra lean varieties. Use a non-stick skillet to saut?the meat. Transfer the browned meat to a paper towel-lined plate using a slotted spoon.

Stock up on lean meats, fruits, veggies and low fat snacks so you can pack your own lunch on work or school days.

To help boost your fiber intake, look for cereals with the words 'good source of fiber' or 'excellent source of fiber' on the label. Always check the Nutrition Facts on the package labels for the fiber content of foods you buy. Choose frequently foods that have at least 3 grams of fiber per serving.

Health professionals advise choosing at least 3 servings of whole grain foods daily. Try brown rice, whole grain cereals, barley, corn and oats. Look for the words 'whole grain food' on package labels.

Eat at least 3 servings of vegetables daily. When choosing vegetables and fruits, go for variety. Different vegetables and fruits supply different nutrients. Eat dark green leafy vegetables, red or deep orange fruits and veggies often.

Beans such as navy, black and pinto, provide protein and are low in fat. Eat beans frequently by stirring cooked beans into soups, enjoying them with your greens at salad bars, and trying international dishes made with beans when dining out.

Some fruits and vegetables can be eaten unpeeled. For example, eating apples or baked potatoes with skin provides some additional nutrients and fiber. Be sure to wash produce well before eating.