Another debate (as if we needed it :-)!): Milk

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Hi Guys,

Just wanted to post this since it seems to be in the mainstream media

today. The Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine recently

released data that shows milk does not help bone development in

children. While it does have nutritional value of proteins and the

added vitamin D, the PCRM suggests better sources of calcium or dark,

leafy veggies and fortified OJ. Also, the best way to develop strong

bones is via weight bearing exercise.

As you might imagine, the American Dairy Association stands by the

stance that milk helps with bone development. The American Academy

of Pediatricians stands by milk's " other " benefits. ((Also, just so

you know the context of the organization publicizing this data, the

PCRM's stance has been-at least for the last 6 years-- that milk

should not be a major part of anyone's diet over age 1. ))

Not putting this here to promote an online debate, but would

encourage you to speak with your children's doctors and do your own

research. I believe this issue is particularly important with RSS

children, since we are not just concerned with linear height, but

bone strength and health. Not only do we want to give the calories,

but we want each calories to pack as much nutritional punch as

possible! Personally, I don't know what we would have done without

milk or cheese in 's first 3 years!!!

Katy