Cow's milk e children, a story told over a long time. Thanks to the famous qualities of whole milk, in fact, it could almost be said that humanity grew up with it, also accompanied by other types of milk (donkey, goat or, in contemporary times, plant-based). Current nutritional education principles place it at the center of proper growth. Various types of milk have accompanied humans for 6000 years, but only since the second half of the 20th century has cow's milk been named a cornerstone of infant nutrition.
The Italian pediatric current, alongside the objective indications of CRA (Council for Research and Agriculture), supports the absolute goodness for development in proposing cow's milk to children, indicating however the start during weaning (i.e., from the 4th-6th month of age), even if accompanied by other foods, including solids. Whole milk is very rich in vitamin D, easily absorbable calcium, and iron (also boasting many other properties), one of the best natural elements and relatively low in calories (from 36 to 64 kcal per
It cannot replace breastfeeding, but remains an excellent food capable of providing our body with proteins, essential fatty acids, phosphorus, and minerals.
