All fluid milk products and many foods made from milk are considered part of the Dairy Group. Foods made from milk that retain their calcium content are part of the group. Calcium-fortified soymilk (soy beverage) is also part of the Dairy Group.
Learn more about the Dairy Group.
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 1/3 cup of shredded cheddar cheese counts as 1 cup-equivalent in the Dairy Group |  2 slices of Swiss cheese (¾ ounces each) count as 1 cup-equivalent in the Dairy Group |
 ½ cup of pudding made with milk or soymilk* counts as ½ cup-equivalent in the Dairy Group |  ½ cup of frozen yogurt made with milk or soymilk* counts as ½ cup-equivalent in the Dairy Group |
* Check the label to ensure that the product is calcium-fortified.