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Why does my doctor recommend me whole milk for support in growth?
I have been drinking 1% milk but the doctor told me it is not good for teens. He said whole milk will support growth and is more natural and has a lot more nutrients. Since I am pretty short. He also reccomends me to drink around 3 cups a day. He wants me to cut out the junk food snacks and replace them with whole. So is this healthy and will it support growth? I know growth is also with genetics but I want to support it so I can grow the tallest my genetics will allow me. Thanks!
But is the amount of fat healthy in whole milk? And is it fattening? I'm very active btw excercise 5 days a week for an hour a day.
2 Answers
- Anonymous10 years ago
They have similar nutrients,. in fact 1% is often fortified heavier than whole milk.
Whole milk just has the fat, which includes cholesterol etc. Basically whole milk is alot of calories. Technically I recommend Whole milk till the age of 2, then suggest the parents switch the child to 1-2% thereafter.
You aren't missing out on anything but fat with whole milk.. but if your doctor ordered it perhaps you need the calories.
See what happens,.. if it was just a general recommendation because you asked about milk.. drink what you like.
- Anonymous10 years ago
Well you just answered your own question, didn't you?