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Chocolate Milk in the Sippy Cup
Does Flavored Milk Affect a Child's Weight?
By Teri Brown
Dr. Murphy goes on to state their study also shows that milk drinkers have much higher intakes of calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, potassium and vitamin A compared to people who drink no milk.
"Limiting children's access to flavored milk may have the negative effect of limiting their intake of many important vitamins and minerals," Dr. Murphy says.
Pediatricians have long extolled the necessity of milk in a child's diet. Milk is a concentrated source of many nutrients that are important for optimal health and growth.
"The diets of many children and adolescents tend to be low in several of these nutrients, including calcium, magnesium, vitamins A and D and potassium," Dr. Murphy says. "Each serving of low-fat or nonfat milk – either plain or flavored – provides a rich source of these nutrients."
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend that children 2 to 8 years old consume two dairy servings per day, and that older children and teenagers consume three dairy servings per day. Drinking low-fat and nonfat milk – either plain or flavored – can help children meet these recommendations.
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