Kids Who Drink Whole Milk May Be Leaner Than Those Who Drink Low-Fat And Skimmed Versions, Study Suggests.

reports researchers have “found that children who drink whole milk are leaner than those who drink low-fat and skimmed versions.” The findings of the 2,745-child study were published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. The article points out, however, that “current guidelines from Health Canada, National Institutes of Health and American Academy of Pediatrics go against the findings from the study, recommending two servings of low fat (one percent or two percent) milk for children over the age of two to reduce the risk of childhood obesity.” Although the research didn't look at why there was a link between whole milk and lower BMI scores, Dr. Maguire suggested that because of its higher fat content children who drank whole milk felt fuller than those who drank the same amount of low-fat or skim milk. Children who don't feel full could be more likely to snack on other foods, which possibly are less healthy or higher in calories, and in the end consume more calories overall than those who drink whole milk. https://www.yahoo.com/news/kids-drink-whole-fat-milk-slimmer-those-drink-111601857.html?ref=gs