She stopped drinking ANY milk at age 3 and I was always struggling to get calcium in her (hates cheese and yogurt). Now, I found out she likes whole milk with Ovaltine. She is very active and thin. Just wondering if she should be having 2% or if whole milk was OK.
2007-03-23 08:37:19 · 17 answers · asked by DuneFL 3 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Toddler & Preschooler
whole milk!! Its much better for kids.. all kids.. unless told otherwise by your Dr.!
2007-03-23 08:40:24 · answer #1 · answered by ♥cutemamma♥ 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
You should be asking the question the other way around. You should be saying "is it ok to have 2% not whole milk" because children are supposed to have whole milk until the age of 8 years old. If she'll drink it, I'd give it to her. Especially if she is thin, I'm surprised her pediatrician has never told you this
2007-03-23 09:12:16 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Because children are developing and growing, they need the fat from the whole milk. Which, by the way, only has 3% milkfat in it, so it isn't like 2% is SO much healthier.
If your daughter likes the ovaltine in her milk and it will ensure that she drinks it, give her 5 servings of dairy a day. that should help her have strong bones and healthy teeth and help build her brain with appropriate nutrition.
MILK FACTS -
Product: Whole Milk
Serving Size: 1 cup/8 ounces
Calories: 150
Protein (grams): 8
Carbohydrates (grams): 11.4
Fat (grams): 8.2
Calcium (milligrams): 291
make sure her overall diet is well rounded and includes plenty of vegetables and fruits.
hope this helps.
2007-03-23 08:51:28 · answer #3 · answered by stonechic 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think whole milk is fine to give her and the ovaltine has the nutrients she needs. My kids all drink 1% now that the are all over 2, but I would give them whole if I thought the needed it.
2007-03-23 08:55:17 · answer #4 · answered by Kari B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I would try the 2% but if she hates it, it give her the whole milk. Just don't let her have more than a glass or two, it's full of fat. You could also try mixing 2% with whole to reduce the fat.
Have you tried giving her soy milk? It's got LOTS of calcium and she may prefer the taste.
2007-03-23 08:40:55 · answer #5 · answered by Waiting and Wishing 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Whole milk also known as Vitamin D milk has more nutrients in it then 2%. Whole milk is the best milk to give your child anyhow.
2007-03-23 08:42:40 · answer #6 · answered by Dina W 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i would switch to 2% i really don't like the fat content in whole milk. its like drinking a cheese burger. not good. i would go to two percent. the taste of the ovaitine will hide the difference in the milk. however i read that nestle quick has more calcium see if she likes that. good luck.
2007-03-23 08:41:45 · answer #7 · answered by littleluvkitty 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
yes, whole milk is best for young kids. Once they hit around 10, go down to 2% or 1%
2007-03-23 08:44:43 · answer #8 · answered by walkinthepark09 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Absolutely. I believe kids should drink whole milk always, even when they are in their teens.
2007-03-23 08:45:33 · answer #9 · answered by suki's mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Young children should ALWAYS be on whole/full fat milk - it is not reccomend that they consume low fat dairy until they are well and truly school age and even then, require it.
2007-03-26 03:20:12 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
it's actually better for her to drink whole milk then any other milk
2007-03-25 09:40:13 · answer #11 · answered by squeaker 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋