Elementary school years are filled with activity. To keep pace with packed schedules, fuel learning and play, build bone mass and support unique developmental needs, high-quality nutrition – like the nutrients provided by dairy foods – is especially important at this life stage. However, dairy consumption starts to slip below recommended levels throughout the elementary school years, with the gap widening as they become more independent. This means school-aged children are at risk of under consuming three key nutrients that dairy foods can provide: potassium, calcium and vitamin D.