Milk Allergy - Milk Intolerance
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Milk and children
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Cow's milk for infants Lactose intolerance Food allergy
Although some people have raised concerns about the safety of cow's milk for children, there is no good evidence that it is unsafe for this age group.
Children ages 1 - 2 should only drink whole milk, because they need the fat to maintain brain development. Milk is also a very important source of protein and calcium. After 2 years old, children can drink low-fat milk or even skim...
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