How can drinking milk fit in as part of a heart-healthy diet?
The NICHD encourages consumption of low-fat or fat-free milk rather than whole milk after two years of age. No matter which type, milk contains about 300 mg of calcium per 8 oz glass. Incorporating low-fat and fat-free milk can be a great complement to a heart-healthy diet while still providing an excellent source of calcium. Q: At what age can children begin to drink low-fat or fat-free milk? A: The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that children drink only breast milk or iron-fortified formula during their first year. Because children under age two should not have fat-restricted diets, children between the ages of one and two may begin to drink whole milk. After age two, they should drink fat-free or low-fat milk. Q: Aren’t some people lactose intolerant and unable to consume milk? A: Recent controlled studies indicate that many of those who are lactose intolerant may still consume smaller portions of milk products without suffering ill effects. In one study of 30 people who
