Does drinking a lot of milk cause fat?

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Milk and dairy products are loved by many people because it has high nutritional value and is easy to drink. However, many people worry that drinking a lot of milk can cause weight gain. So is this true or not?

1. Nutritional value in milk

Milk and dairy products are recommended by nutritionists because it has high nutritional value. In addition to drinking milk, there are a number of other dairy products that are also very popular, which are yogurt and cheese. In these preparations there are some differences in the amount of nutrients.
Milk drink liquid form:
Fat: There are different fatty acids in milk, including saturated and unsaturated fatty acids. About 29% saturated fatty acids and 6% unsaturated fatty acids. This is a solvent that dissolves and increases the absorption of fat-soluble vitamins such as vitamins A, D, E, K. In addition, this form of milk has many manufacturers that can separate the fat, leaving only the remaining fat. Very low fat content. Minerals: Milk has many different minerals such as calcium, copper, zinc, magnesium, potassium, selenium... In particular, milk has a high calcium content, 100ml of milk provides 100-120mg of calcium. This is one reason that milk is recommended to use, because calcium needs through diet often do not provide the necessary amount, especially for people who need high calcium such as children, pregnant women... Vitamins: Milk contains many different vitamins such as vitamins of groups B, D, E and K. Especially, milk has a high content of vitamins A, B2 and B12. For skim milk, the content of vitamins A and K is lower than the whole form. Yogurt is a type of dairy product, so it has all the same nutrients as milk. It has a few more differences including:
Contains low lactose: In yogurt, lactose is fermented to convert to lactic acid, making it easier for the body to absorb nutrients, Suitable for people who are lactose intolerant. Beneficial bacteria: This is a special thing that everyone knows, in yogurt provides a large amount of beneficial bacteria to help balance the intestinal flora, increase the ability to protect the digestive system and strengthen the intestines. absorb nutrients. Suitable for people with digestive disorders such as constipation, diarrhea. Cheese is a dairy product, so cheese is also full of nutrients similar to milk. The difference is:
Greater nutrient content: Due to its denser nature, the content of substances is also large. The protein of cheese is partially hydrolyzed, so it is easier for the body to absorb. Low lactose: Cheese has very little lactose, so it can be used for people who are lactose intolerant. Rich in calcium: The calcium content in cheese can be 3-6 times higher than milk and yogurt. In any form, milk is a food and drink with high nutritional value. Especially suitable for children, pregnant and lactating women... The needs of each object are different, so it is necessary to supplement according to recommendations to achieve optimal results.

2. Does drinking a lot of milk cause weight gain?

Milk contains many nutrients and also contains quite a lot of fat, the calories provided for the body are relatively high and some types of milk contain a lot of sugar. So if you drink too much milk, the body will have excess calories and put too much fat into the body.
“Is it good to drink a lot of milk” is an issue that many of you are concerned about. Yes, milk is very good, but using too much can also cause excess substances (eg fat). Therefore, it is necessary to use milk and dairy products according to each age group. You can refer to the recommendations below to use the most suitable:
For children from 3 to 5 years old: It is recommended to use 4 units of milk and preparations. Includes 1 piece of cheese, 100ml of yogurt and 200ml of liquid milk. For children aged 6 to 7 years: 4.5 units of milk and preparations should be used. Includes 1 cheese, 100ml yogurt and 250ml liquid milk. For children from 8 to 9 years old: About 5 units of milk and preparations should be used. Includes 2 pieces of cheese, 100ml yogurt and 200ml liquid milk. For children from 10 to 19 years old: 6 units of milk and preparations should be used. Includes 2 pieces of cheese, 200ml yogurt and 200ml liquid milk. Adults aged 20-49 should consume 3 units of milk including 1 piece of cheese, 100ml of yogurt and 100ml of liquid milk. Adults aged 50-69 should consume 3.5 units of milk including 1 piece of cheese, 100ml of yogurt and 150ml of liquid milk. People over 70 years old should use 4 units of milk including 2 pieces of cheese, 100ml of yogurt and 100ml of liquid milk. Pregnant women: It is recommended to use 6 units of milk and preparations. Includes 2 pieces of cheese, 200ml yogurt and 200ml liquid milk. Lactation: It is recommended to use 6.5 units of milk and preparations. Includes two cottage cheese, 200ml yogurt and 250ml liquid milk. You can use according to the recommendations to provide the right amount of nutrition, but reduce the amount of milk if you feel that your daily diet has provided enough nutrition. You can prevent weight gain by choosing skim milk products and limiting sugar in products.

3. Some notes when choosing and using milk

When choosing to use milk and dairy products, you should note the following:
You should carefully look at the label, nutritional composition, and substance content to choose the most suitable product for you. You should choose milk with low sugar and fat content suitable for your age and health status. Do not use yogurt on an empty stomach because it makes your stomach uncomfortable, beneficial microorganisms are destroyed by the high concentration of acid in the stomach. Avoid drinking milk with or too close to foods high in vitamin C, as this can reduce the amount of protein in milk. When drinking milk, do not add sugar, especially sugar with hot milk. Because it easily causes a reaction between lysine and fructose in milk, creating toxic substances for the body. Our body will gain weight when the amount of calories taken into the body is higher than the need. Therefore, if you drink a lot of milk, it can cause weight gain due to too many calories in the body. The best way to not gain weight is to use milk according to your age and needs.

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