America has a love affair with cheese! And just because you are in a survival food situation or camping or hiking, does not mean you should go without your cheese. Here you will not only find canned cheese that has been freeze dried, you will also find MRE dishes that contain cheese such as macaroni and cheese (an ideal kid-friendly MRE if there ever was one). Cheese is a good source of calcium, which you need to maintain strong bones and teeth. It has also been show to stimulate endorphins in the brain that make you feel good, which can give it a slightly addictive quality in some people. But in a good way.