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Nick Fuller, Clinical Trials Director, Department of Endocrinology, RPA Hospital, University of Sydney

Is milk good or bad for kids? And how much dairy do they actually need?

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If you follow child nutrition content on social media, you’re bound to be confused when it comes to giving your kids milk. Some influencers claim you should avoid milk at all costs, for fear it could cause asthma, allergies or digestive problems. Others say your child probably isn’t drinking enough.

Then there are the different types. Do you give children full cream, low fat or skim milk? Or the array of milk alternatives you can now find on the supermarket shelf? And how much is enough?

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