Dairy and Alternatives

Yogurt and cheese are of dairy products

• True

• False

Butter fits into the ‘dairy and alternatives’ group of the Eatwell Guide.

• True

• False

Milk is a source of calcium in the diet.

• True

• False

Dairy farms are not found in the UK, and milk is imported from elsewhere

• True

• False

A dairy cow needs to give birth to a calf in order to produce milk.

• True

• False

Cows on dairy farms can move freely, socialise and eat and drink when they want in sheds that have natural light.

• True

• False

Dairy alternatives such as coconut, almond, rice or nut milks are suitable for vegans.

• True

• False

Before giving birth, the cow is given a period of time to rest and prepare for birth known as the 'dry period'.

• True

• False

Without fortification, dairy alternatives such as coconut or almond milk have the same nutritional profile to dairy foods.

• True

• False

Dairy and alternatives are part of the Eatwell Guide, and form part of a healthy, varied and balanced diet.

• True

• False