Researchers say young children who drink whole cow’s milk are leaner and have higher vitamin D levels than those who consume low-fat or skim milk.
Their study of more than 2,700 children aged 1 to 6 found those who drank whole milk had a body mass index score almost a full unit lower than kids who drank 1 percent or 2 percent milk.
Principal researcher Dr. Jonathon Maguire of St. Michael’s Hospital in Toronto says that’s comparable to the difference between having a healthy weight and being overweight.
Maguire speculated that children who drink whole milk may feel fuller than those who drink the same amount of low-fat or skim milk, and may not end up eating as many high-calorie foods.
It's a double-negative with low-fat milk.
