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I'm not sure, but should my nine year old brother be drinking whole or skim milk?
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Depends on variables: On most kids it is fine to switch to a low fat or skim milk after the age of 2 years. The calcium content is primary reason milk is consumed & it is the same as with higher fat milks.The kids diet has other sources for any additional nutrients, .
Answered 4/14/2013
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