Whole Milk vs. Low Fat Milk for Toddlers

Good source for protein and calcium!

Milk comparison

• Whole Milk – 150 Calories – 8g Fat
• 2% Milk – 120 Calories – 4.5g Fat
• 1% Milk – 100 Calories – 2.5g Fat
• Skim Milk – 80 Calories – 0g Fat

Current calcium recommendations:

• 1 to 3 years — 500 milligrams of calcium daily
• 4 to 8 years — 800 milligrams
• 9 to 18 years — 1,300 milligrams

Tagged as: bone health, calcium, Milk nutrition, toddlers