Full fat milk kiddies slim; RESEARCH.CHILDREN who drink full fat milk are less likely to become overweight than those who drink the skimmed version. Researchers studied 114 eight-year-olds and measured their body mass index, an indicator of how fat they are. Youngsters who drank the most full fat milk had a lower BMI BMI body mass index. BMI abbr. body mass index Body mass index (BMI) A measurement that has replaced weight as the preferred determinant of obesity. , the Swedish study found. They say kids who enjoy a full fat pinta Pinta Definition A bacterial infection of the skin which causes red to bluish-black colored spots. Description Pinta is a skin infection caused by the bacterium Treponema carateum are less likely to have sugary sug·ar·y adj. sug·ar·i·er, sug·ar·i·est 1. Characterized by or containing sugar: sugary foods. 2. Tasting or looking like sugar. 3. drinks or snacks. Dietician dietician Nutritionist A health professional with specialized training in diet and nutrition Susanne Eriksson said: "Children who consumed full fat milk regularly had a lower BMI compared to those who seldom drank milk." |
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