Flavoured milk has attracted controversy because it contains added sugar. Dairy Australia have developed a new resource for health professionals on flavoured milk that gathers the evidence.

• Plain and flavoured milk are core foods
• Flavoured milk consumption is associated with decreased consumption of discretionary foods
• Flavoured milk consumption is a significant predictor of adequate dairy food consumption during adolescence – a key time for both bone and muscle development
• The entire food matrix matters more than single nutrients, like sucrose (or indeed saturated fat)
• Flavoured milk is low GI (Glycemic Index)
• Consuming flavoured milk improves dietary quality
• Flavoured milk can be included as part of a healthy diet, without adverse effects on weight
• Flavoured milk contains teeth friendly nutrients and components
• Flavoured milk is a healthy and effective sports recovery drink

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