Drink Milk Every Day

1. Milk is Essential for Nerve And Brain Development

Ask any pediatrician and they will tell you that regardless of age any child needs to drink milk to get the proper nerve and brain development. The question is, what kind of milk to give your child. Low-fat or whole? While I can advise you to give your kids whole milk, you should consult your child’s doctor to know exactly what to buy, because every child has different needs and health problems. When deciding what kind of milk and how much of it your child needs, a pediatrician takes into consideration your child’s weight, height, and age.

2. Helps Build Healthy, Strong Bones

When it comes to the child’s bones, three factors determine strong bones: physical activity, genetics, and calcium. Milk is fortified with calcium. Drinking milk regularly helps to prevent bone growth disorder and reduce your child’s risk of bone fractures when injured. As I mentioned, the milk is a good source of vitamin D that helps the body absorb calcium, preventing osteoporosis and inflammation.

3. It’s Good For Your Child’s Dental Health

Drinking milk daily keeps your child’s teeth healthy and strong. Due to its high nutrient, milk helps protect the enamel surface against acidic substances and reduce the risk of weak gums and decayed teeth. Many moms claim that their kids drink less sugary drinks when they drink milk, you probably know, the less sugary drinks you consume, the healthier teeth you have. Of course, it doesn’t mean your child should drink milk throughout the day – drink too much milk is harmful to your child’s health.