Research
Macro partitioning
Consuming 3 servings of dairy foods daily aids in weight control and body fat loss, particularly during caloric restriction.
If you are trying to lose weight, include 3 servings of dairy in your diet. Studies show that high dairy intake during caloric restriction can lead to greater fat loss. You can achieve this through milk, yogurt, or cheese.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
A growing body of evidence has provided support for a beneficial effect of dairy foods on body weight and fat loss. Clinical studies have demonstrated that during caloric restriction, body weight and body fat loss occurs when adequate calcium is provided by supplements and that this effect is further augmented by an equivalent amount of calcium supplied from dairy foods.
Why this rating
Supported by observational studies, animal models, and clinical trials.
Source
Major Scientific Advances with Dairy Foods in Nutrition and Health
Peter J. Huth et al. · Journal of Dairy Science · 2006
DOI 10.3168/jds.s0022-0302(06)72190-7
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