WAGENINGEN, The Netherlands—People who consume a high-fat dairy diet tend to have a lower body mass index (BMI), smaller waistline and healthier lifestyle according to research presented at the “"Nutrition and Overweight: Theory and Practice. The role of Milk” symposium organized by the Dutch Dairy Organization in collaboration with the Dutch Association of Dietitians (NVD).
As reported by Nutrition Horizon, Professor Frans Kok, the head of the Department of Human Nutrition at Wageningen University reported that dairy greatly contributes toward a high-nutrient intake, particularly calcium, vitamin B2 and B12, protein and zinc. He also said milk contributes about 15 percent of energy intake. The nutrients combined with the relatively low-energy contribution may play a specific role in weight maintenance.
