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Children who drink full-fat milk are less likely to be overweight or obese than children who consume skim milk. This is the conclusion of a study by scientists from St. Michael's Hospital of Unity He alth Toronto (Canada) and published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition.
Canadian researchers conducted a meta-analysis of 28 studies carried out so far in 7 countries around the world on the influence of milk on the formation of overweight and obesity. Nearly 21 thousand people participated in these studies. children from 1 to 18 years of age. It turned out that none of these studies confirmed that skim milk (0.1-2%) reduced the risk of overweight and obesity in children. On the other hand, 18 studies confirmed that children who drank full-fat milk were 40 percent less. less likely to be overweight and obese.
Most Canadian children consume cow's milk every day. It is an important source of fat on their menu. Meanwhile, the conclusions of the above-mentioned Canadian scientists' meta-analyzes do not follow the nutritional recommendations for children in Canada. He alth Canada recommends that children from the age of 2 consume reduced-fat milk to reduce the likelihood of becoming overweight and obese.
Prepared on the basis of: PAP, pediatria.esculap.com