Question 1

is whole milk good?

Accepted Answer

Whole Milk: It is neither good nor bad.  It has 4% milk fat. Low fat milk has 2% milk fat and skim milk has 1 to 1/2% milk fat. What you drink depends on your taste and your daily caloric intake and your age. Very young children need fats to build their brains and bodies so need higher milk fats. Older people do not need the fats and certainly those with cholesterol problems do not need whole milk.

Question 2

why is whole milk not as good as skim?

Accepted Answer

Why do U think that?: Before 2 we encourage regular milk to assure a fat source while the brain ( which uses it for insulating nerves)is growing rapidly. As the growth starts to slow, the extra is not as important. Milk then becomes more important for the calcium it supplies, which the reduced fat milks do well. If the kid is very lean, it may be reasonable to continue regular milk.

Question 3

is it good to give my 8 months whole milk?

Accepted Answer

No: Infants should be fed with either breast milk or formula till they reach 12 months of age.

Question 4

when should i introduce whole milk to my baby?

Accepted Answer

12 months: There are multiple reasons to delay introduction of cow's milk until 1 yr; an immature intestinal system cannot digest cow's milk and it lacks important vitamins such as iron and vitamin e.  After this time, however, introduce cow's milk in a sippy cup (not bottle!).  Toddlers should not drink more than 24 ounces of milk a day.  Most of their calories at this time should come from table foods.

Question 5

i am 64 is 2% mild better for me or is whole milk?

Accepted Answer

Well...: If you are trying to lose weight, skim would probably be the best.

Question 6

at what age should a child switch from whole milk to 2%?

Accepted Answer

One year: According to the american heart association, children after a year should drink skim or fat-free milk.

Question 7

lo just turned 1 should i keep him on formula or introduce whole milk.. how many oz of formula he needs? best way to ween him from bottle.thank you

Accepted Answer

Whole milk: There is no reason why he can't be fed whole milk and table food at age 1.   Just switch from formula to milk if you want.  As for weaning off the bottle, this will depend on the child.  Be sure not to let him suck on the bottle while lying on his back- this is one way to cause ear infections.

Question 8

can i give my infant whole milk at 11 months?

Accepted Answer

Wait until 12 months: Whole milk should be started at 12 months of age.  Breast milk or infant formula is for ages birth to 12 months of age.

Question 9

can drinking whole milk make your butt bigger?

Accepted Answer

No: Unless thats all you drink. You must drink half of your body weight in ounces of water per day.

Question 10

how many mg of calcium does 250ml of whole milk give?

Accepted Answer

Varies: The reported laboratory analysis varies with the product tested. An average of 340mg/250 cc.Is recorded but may range from 140-950mg.Reference:geigy scientific tables.

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