Effects of Whole vs. Nonfat Milk Consumption on Body Composition in Children

Eligibility Criteria

• * Aged 9 to 12 years
• * BMI ≥75th percentile for sex and age
• * Residence in the Greater Boston catchment area
• * Aversion to nonfat or whole milk
• * Physician diagnosis of major medical illness, eating disorder, or milk allergy (lactose intolerance not exclusionary as lactase treated milk can be provided)
• * Abnormal laboratory tests: HgA1c, TSH, hematocrit, BUN, creatinine, ALT (\>1.5 normal upper limit)
• * Plans to move away from the Greater Boston catchment area during the study period
• * Plans to be away from home for ≥5 weeks during the study period (e.g., extended summer vacation)
• * Change in body weight exceeding 10% during prior year
• * Recent adherence to a special diet
• * Chronic use of any medication or dietary supplement that could affect study outcomes
• * Another member of the family (first degree relative) or household participating in the study