Higher Longitudinal Milk Intakes Are Associated with Increased Height in a Birth Cohort Followed for 17 Years

ConclusionsIFS participants ’ height increased by 0.39 cm for each additional 8 ounces (236 mL) of milk consumed throughout childhood and adolescence. The clinical implications of the mild linear growth faltering observed in healthy youth are unknown. This trial was registered atwww.clinicaltrials.gov as 199112665.
Source: Journal of Nutrition - Category: Nutrition Source Type: research