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Parents know that cow's milk is a healthy drink for most kids. But deciding whether to serve whole, 2%, 1%, or skim can get confusing.

Plain, pasteurized, cow's milk, in one form or another, is a good source of calcium, vitamin D, and protein for children and adults. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends most children drink whole milk until age 2 and then switch to 1% or 2% milk.

Depending on their age, most kids should drink two to three glasses of milk daily or 16 to 24 ounces.

This is especially important if they aren't eating or drinking other calcium-rich foods, such as yogurt, cheese, or calcium-fortified orange juice.

But concerns about childhood obesity may cause some parents to wonder if they should serve whole milk versus 2%, 1%, or skim milk.

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