milk and toddlers...new question

my child is drinking soy.
The fat content is the same (+ or -) of 2% milk.
Is my child getting the fat he needs or does it specifically need to be milk
fat???

If it needs to be milk fat and he cannot drink milk, is there a substitute?

Thanks,
jo

jojo wrote:
my child is drinking soy.
The fat content is the same (+ or -) of 2% milk.
Is my child getting the fat he needs or does it specifically need to
be milk fat???

If it needs to be milk fat and he cannot drink milk, is there a
substitute?

Of course it doesn't need to be milk fat! (What, you think humans evolved
with a cow tethered next to their trees g?)

My first two never drank cow's milk and my third rarely does. They were all
still breastfeeding up to (and beyond) age 2, however, so I figured that was
probably a pretty good source of dietary fat for them. The first two also
drank soy milk like yours when I wasn't around. I just made sure they got
plenty of fat from other sources (yes, I admit, french fries were a
favorite!) and they all seemed to do fine.

Other good sources of fat for toddlers who can't do dairy and that are a bit
more healthy than french fries include avocados, olive or flaxseed oil added
to their foods, and meats with a fairly high fat content. The primary thing,
IMO, is to do whatever you can to avoid the trans-fats (those dreaded
hydrogenated oils) and try for regular unsaturated or saturated fats only.
--
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jojo wrote:
my child is drinking soy.
The fat content is the same (+ or -) of 2% milk.
Is my child getting the fat he needs or does it specifically need to
be milk fat???

If it needs to be milk fat and he cannot drink milk, is there a
substitute?

Of course it doesn't need to be milk fat! (What, you think humans evolved
with a cow tethered next to their trees g?)

My first two never drank cow's milk and my third rarely does. They were
all
still breastfeeding up to (and beyond) age 2, however, so I figured that
was
probably a pretty good source of dietary fat for them. The first two also
drank soy milk like yours when I wasn't around. I just made sure they got
plenty of fat from other sources (yes, I admit, french fries were a
favorite!) and they all seemed to do fine.

Other good sources of fat for toddlers who can't do dairy and that are a
bit
more healthy than french fries include avocados, olive or flaxseed oil
added
to their foods, and meats with a fairly high fat content. The primary
thing,
IMO, is to do whatever you can to avoid the trans-fats (those dreaded
hydrogenated oils) and try for regular unsaturated or saturated fats only.
--
Be well, Barbara
(Julian [6], Aurora [4], and Vernon's [22 mos.] mom)

This week's special at the English Language Butcher Shop:
"Taxi's R Us" -- name of a cab company

Daddy: You're up with the chickens this morning.
Aurora: No, I'm up with my dolls!

All opinions expressed in this post are well-reasoned and insightful.
Needless to say, they are not those of my Internet Service Provider, its
other subscribers or lackeys. Anyone who says otherwise is itchin' for a
fight. -- with apologies to Michael Feldman



This was very informative, thank you!!

jojo

fat does not need to be animal fat, in fact it can be better if it is not...

but i dont really know fat quantities

i have read studies saying you can give children from 2 non fat milk _ I
THINK _ dont take my word for this

christine

"jojo" wrote in message
...
my child is drinking soy.
The fat content is the same (+ or -) of 2% milk.
Is my child getting the fat he needs or does it specifically need to be
milk
fat???

If it needs to be milk fat and he cannot drink milk, is there a
substitute?

Thanks,
jo

"Mamma Mia" wrote in message ...
fat does not need to be animal fat, in fact it can be better if it is not...

but i dont really know fat quantities

i have read studies saying you can give children from 2 non fat milk _ I
THINK _ dont take my word for this

christine

When ds was 1, he occasionally drank skim milk. As far as I was
concerned, it was like having water with added calcium and vitamins,
but just not part of his fat intake. He still occasionally has some.
I don't think it's a big deal, as long as they get enough from other
sources (as Barbara already explained.)

Irene