The Claim
Consumption of whole (3.25%) cow milk at age 5 was associated with 75% lower odds of preclinical obesity at age 8, as defined by the Lancet Commission criteria incorporating excess adiposity without metabolic complications.
What the research says
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Children who drank whole cow milk at age 5 had 75% lower odds of developing preclinical obesity by age 8, based on criteria that identify excess body fat without metabolic disease.
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Whole (3.25%) cow milk consumption at age 5 was associated with 75% lower odds of preclinical obesity at age 8, as defined by the Lancet Commission criteria incorporating excess adiposity without metabolic complications, suggesting an early protective association with adiposity-related risk before clinical disease manifests.
The fat in whole milk triggers the gut to release signals that tell the brain to feel full, so children eat less overall. At the same time, the way fat and protein are structured in milk slows down how quickly fat is absorbed and used by the body, leading to less fat being stored in fat cells.
What the research says
1 studyKids who drank whole milk at age 5 were much less likely to have extra body fat by age 8, even before they showed signs of health problems like high blood pressure. This suggests whole milk might help protect against early weight gain.
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