Child Health
Milk provides key nutrients kids need, especially during the growing years. At breakfast, lunch, dinner or as a snack, milk is a nutrient-rich must have for kids of all ages.
The Research
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New Study Finds Milk-drinking Kids Reap Physical Benefits Later in Life
Research finds kids who drank more milk have faster walking times and better balance as older adults. Starting a … MORE
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Kids Need Their Milk
Eating calcium-rich foods like milk during childhood years helps build strong bones and may prevent the risk of fractures and osteoporosis later in life. MORE
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Research Shows Beverage Choice Significantly Impacts Weight and Nutrient Intakes of Adolescent Girls
Young girls tripled their intake of sugary sodas as they entered adolescence, making sodas the number one beverage consumed by older girls – a trend that is being blamed for an increase in weight (BMI) and a severe shortage of calcium. While milk consumption declined 25 percent during the same time period, drinking milk was linked to a lower BMI and a higher intake of calcium. MORE
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Not Getting Enough Milk and Dairy During Preschool Years May Lead to Weight Gain in Adolescence
Researchers at Boston University found that youngsters who get adequate amounts of dairy foods daily seem to lower their risk of becoming overweight. MORE
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Milk-Drinking Teens Reap Health Benefits Through Adulthood
Milk-drinking teens, were also likely to be milk-drinking adults – a lifelong habit that was associated with a 43 percent lower risk for type 2 diabetes compared to non-milk drinkers. MORE