Journal Article
Potential Population-Level Nutritional Impact of Replacing Whole and Reduced-Fat Milk With Low-Fat and Skim Milk Among US Children Aged 2–19 Years
By Rehm C, Drewnowski A, Monsivais P
Objective
Dietary guidance emphasizes plain low-fat and skim milk over whole, reduced-fat, and flavored milk (milk eligible for replacement [MER]). The objective of this study was to evaluate the population-level impact of such a change on energy, macronutrient and nutrient intakes, and diet cost.
Results
Conclusions
Substitution of MER has the potential to reduce energy and total and saturated fat intake with no impact on diet costs or micronutrient density. The feasibility of such replacement has not been examined and there may be negative consequences if replacement is done with non-nutrient–rich beverages.
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Date Added
November 8, 2017
Citation
Rehm C, Drewnowski A, Monsivais P (2015) 'Potential Population-Level Nutritional Impact of Replacing Whole and Reduced-Fat Milk With Low-Fat and Skim Milk Among US Children Aged 2–19 Years'. Journal Of Nutrition Education And Behavior: Vol. 47, Issue 1, pp 61–68. Available online: http://www.jneb.org/article/S1499-4046(14)00755-6/abstract