Moo Crew: Milk matters to growing kids

A schools initiative is promoting dairy, writes Helen O’Callaghan.

CARMEL Shaughnessy McKeon, third class teacher at Sacred Heart Primary School, Granard, makes sure she eats three portions of dairy every day — milk in her porridge, yogurt for lunch, and cheese in sandwiches.

So she was delighted to get her pupils engaged in a programme that teaches the importance of exercise and a balanced diet, as well as how vital dairy products are in our diet.