The Dose What's the skinny on whole milk?
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Jan 29, 2026 Caroline Richard, registered dietitian and nutrition professor researching diet and the immune system, discusses milk’s role in health. She covers the US shift toward full-fat dairy, Canada’s lower-fat guidance, fortification versus plant milks, lactose intolerance signs, and age-based recommendations. Conversations focus on evidence (or lack thereof) about fat content, historical low-fat messaging, and practical milk choices.
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U.S. Guidelines Shift On Whole Milk
- Recent U.S. guidelines now say whole milk can be part of a healthy diet and shift focus away from low-fat mandates.
- Caroline Richard says evidence shows little difference in health outcomes between skim and whole milk.
Low-Fat Era Drove Sugar Replacement
- The low-fat push in past decades led industry to replace fat with sugar to keep taste.
- Caroline Richard warns that swapping fat for sugar created new public health problems.
Use Milk For Bone Health
- Use milk for calcium and vitamin D to support bone health, especially via fortified milk.
- Caroline Richard notes milk is nutrient-dense and linked to neutral or beneficial effects on blood pressure.