A 13-month-old girl attends for a routine check. She is well and walking, and her weight and length are on the…

Question

A 13-month-old girl attends for a routine check. She is well and walking, and her weight and length are on the 75th centile. Her parents want to stop buying infant formula. Her father takes a statin for high cholesterol and asks whether she should be having the light milk the adults drink. She eats family foods three times a day with snacks and drinks water from a cup. Which one of the following is the most appropriate advice about her milk?

Accepted Answer

Full-cream cow's milk, under 500 mL daily

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Full-cream cow's milk, unrestricted

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Reduced-fat cow's milk, under 500 mL daily

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Skim milk, under 500 mL daily

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Unsweetened soy beverage, under 500 mL daily

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